Metrology Lab Manager

Overview

Lead and manage Metrology operations, staff, and customer interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• metrology ops
• process improvement
• resource planning
• budget analysis
• customer liaison
• team supervision

Tasks

-Apply broad operational planning principles and concepts. -Make decisions impacting day-to-day operational success. -Facilitate team meetings and enhance internal communications. -Manage work groups and units performing routine operational tasks. -Evaluate and implement changes in work procedures. -Perform administrative functions including budgeting and cost/benefit analysis. -Lead execution and coordination of Metrology operations. -Conduct performance evaluations, recommend promotions, and resolve employee issues. -Develop operational improvement plans and support company initiatives. -Maintain frequent customer interaction to address operational concerns. -Develop unit objectives, work plans, and schedules; allocate resources accordingly. -Recruit, hire, and onboard new team members. -Participate in larger business development initiatives. -Supervise staff, ensuring productivity and adherence to quality, time, and budget standards. -Provide guidance on operational projects and tasks. -Support business development efforts across commercial and government sectors. -Drive resource development and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• tmde/pmel
• iso17025
• metrology
• us citizenship
• leadership
• undergraduate

What You Bring

-TMDE/PMEL training or equivalent highly preferred. -U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements. -Strong team-building and facilitation capabilities. -Experience in Metrology with increasing levels of responsibility. -Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to coach, develop, and motivate staff. -Working knowledge of ISO17025 calibration environments. -Proficiency in applying standard theories, principles, and techniques in Metrology. -Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role. -Undergraduate degree or applicable technical training/certifications with 3+ years of relevant operational experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree. -Excellent customer service and communication/presentation skills. -Familiarity with advanced technical specialties in assigned areas.

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About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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