Calibration Lab Manager (Aldinger)

The role

You will lead a team of Calibration Technicians and Assistant Service Managers and own the day-to-day operation of an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration lab. You will serve as the technical authority and business leader to maintain measurement quality, turnaround, and customer trust.

What you will do

• Direct daily lab operations including workflow prioritization and staff scheduling.
• Serve as the lab technical authority by reviewing calibration methods, procedures, and results.
• Support uncertainty budgets, traceability, and measurement assurance practices.
• Ensure technicians are trained and competency-assessed under accreditation standards.
• Maintain lab audit-readiness by supporting ISO/IEC 17025 compliance and corrective actions.
• Work with Sales and the Branch Manager to grow the business through pricing and new service capabilities.
• Build and manage budgets and continuous improvement plans.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers to resolve questions and build relationships.
• Partner with corporate on recruiting, training, workload planning, and performance reviews.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and accountable work environment.

Required qualifications

• Background in metrology or calibration across multiple disciplines such as electrical, dimensional, pressure, temperature, mass, or torque.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience in the calibration industry.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, ISO 9000, and ISO 16949.
• Experience supporting accreditation assessments.
• Strong grasp of calibration policies, procedures, and methodologies including measurement uncertainty and metrological traceability.
• Proven ability to lead a team, develop technicians, and manage competing priorities.
• Intermediate skills reading and managing internal income statements.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with PC proficiency.
• Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Initiative, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage projects under pressure.
• Flexibility in schedule to support the business.

Nice to have

• Experience in a multi-site or national calibration network
• Familiarity with lab management or ERP software
• Business development or revenue growth experience in technical services
• Metrology certifications or training (for example ASQ CCT, CQE, or manufacturer and NCSLI/MSC training)
• Experience as an assessor, technical manager, or quality manager under 1702

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Company-Provided Equipment
• Relocation Assistance

Before you apply

• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates

About the company

Accredited Labs is a network of calibration companies that provides accredited calibration services. They blend local relationships with the resources of a national brand and empower regional labs with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.