Calibration Lab Manager (Aldinger)

Accredited Labs•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Aldinger, an Accredited Labs company, is hiring a metrologist to lead its ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration lab in Dallas, Texas. The role owns day-to-day lab operations, technical quality, team development, and customer outcomes. The manager leads Calibration Technicians and Assistant Service Managers, serves as the lab’s technical authority, and partners with Sales, the Branch Manager, and corporate teams to support business growth and lab performance. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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, such as ASQ CCT, CQE, or manufacturer and NCSLI/MSC training.
Experience as an assessor, technical manager, or quality manager under 1702.

Responsibilities

Direct daily lab operations by prioritizing workflow, scheduling staff, and balancing throughput with measurement quality.
Review calibration methods, procedures, and results, and support uncertainty budgets, traceability, and measurement assurance practices.
Ensure technicians are trained and competency-assessed and that calibrations and repairs meet corporate quality requirements and accreditation standards.
Support ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, assessments, nonconformance handling, and corrective and preventive actions to keep the lab audit-ready.
Work with Sales and the Branch Manager on pricing standards, cost justification and ROI, new service capabilities, and training needs.
Build and manage budgets and continuous improvement plans to improve lab performance.
Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, explain results, resolve questions, and build long-term relationships.
Partner with corporate on recruiting, training, workload planning, performance reviews, and conflict resolution.
Maintain a safe, positive, and accountable work environment.