Metrology Manager - Grand Rapids, United States - Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing

Description

Mission, Values, Team, Growth. Are these important to you? Would you like to contribute to your community and the world? Do you seek a nurturing environment where you can expand your skills and knowledge within a diverse, community-focused culture? If so, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) invites you to consider joining our team of passionate individuals dedicated to enhancing lives every day.

About the Role Overview:

The Metrology Manager's primary responsibility is to manage the metrology department, ensuring the development, implementation, and enforcement of essential policies, procedures, and practices for efficient operation of the internal metrology lab. The role involves overseeing all metrology tasks, including calibration, updating, servicing, optimizing, and installing new and existing instrumentation. Collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to drive successful projects related to instrumentation and calibration is a key aspect of this position. Additionally, the role requires applying expertise in measurement science, mathematics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment. Managing external metrology partnerships is also crucial, including performing performance audits to maintain high calibration standards not covered internally. The Metrology Manager will ensure compliance with all relevant GRAM, state, and federal regulations and policies. Working within established methods and procedures, the individual will exercise independent judgment to adapt and apply appropriate guidelines to specific situations.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience, Or, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) with over 10 years of experience. Military calibration training or experience is acceptable.
• Leadership experience is essential, with at least 3+ years in managerial positions overseeing staff.
• Thorough understanding of metrology principles, measurement systems, and calibration processes.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Manage and oversee the metrology lab, its staff, and contractors.
• Develop, implement, and enforce standards, procedures, and forms for a compliant metrology program and lab.
• Ensure accurate calibration of measurement instruments and equipment per established standards.
• Regularly inspect and maintain instruments for optimal performance.
• Analyze and quantify measurement uncertainty associated with results.
• Validate and verify equipment to meet accuracy requirements.
• Oversee calibration-related data in CMMS software, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Establish and maintain traceability of measurement results to national/international standards.
• Monitor and control environmental factors that can affect measurement accuracy.
• Maintain detailed records of calibration activities.
• Provide training to staff on measurement techniques and adherence to metrology procedures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Support calibration and qualification of laboratory instrumentation.

Full job details will be provided during the formal interview process.

Unique Benefits at GRAM:

Medical Benefits: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits available from day 1, with the company covering 75% of costs. Immediate 100% vesting in 401(k) program and GRAM contributions. Off-shift premiums offered.

Paid Volunteerism: 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year.

PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 17 days off per calendar year to use for vacation, sick days, or mental health needs.

Wellness Time Off: One paid day of Wellness Time Off (WTO) per quarter for self-care or downtime.

Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

Pay: Salary based on experience, discussed during interviews. If you meet the listed criteria, we invite you to apply to join our team at GRAM today.