Manager or Sr. Manager, Global Metrology

The Metrology CoP Lead is a cross-functional leadership role focused on building and sustaining a high-performing global community of metrology experts. This role will drive alignment, capability development, and best-practice sharing across multiple sites, while directly supporting business priorities through structured knowledge management and roadmap development.

• Strategic Roadmapping
  • Develop and maintain a 5-year technology roadmap aligned with innovation, quality, and reliability goals.
  • Own a 2-year capacity roadmap for key metrology capabilities, supporting capital planning and site readiness.
• Community Development & Knowledge Sharing
  • Facilitate structured knowledge sharing across sites, identifying and scaling proven practices.
  • Design and lead regular Metrology CoP events, technical workshops, and benchmarking forums.
  • Develop and mentor site Metrology Leads, helping define expectations and growth paths.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Product Development Engineering (PDE) to define measurement strategies, tolerancing methods, and equipment needs for New Product Introductions (NPIs).
  • Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Global Lab teams to ensure consistent application of measurement principles and data integrity.
  • Provide input to corporate initiatives related to standards, calibration systems, and inspection strategy.
• Metrics & Impact
  • Track adoption and effectiveness of CoP initiatives through defined KPIs.
  • Use feedback from business units and functional leaders to evolve the CoP model and drive relevance.

• Deep understanding of metrology principles, measurement systems, uncertainty analysis, and GD&T.
• Experience with calibration, CMMs, surface measurement, 3D scanning, and lab instrumentation.
• Ability to develop or influence measurement system strategies across a product portfolio.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle processes, especially Design for Inspection/Measurement.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and measurement system analysis (MSA).

• Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills across global sites.
• Experience leading virtual communities or networks, with proven ability to influence without authority.
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring technical talent.
• Ability to facilitate discussions, lead workshops, and synthesize input into clear direction.
• Comfortable presenting to both technical teams and senior leadership.

• Strategic thinking and prioritization across competing business needs.
• Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple initiatives across time zones.
• Effective in navigating matrixed organizations and creating alignment among diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in metrology, quality, or manufacturing engineering.
• Prior experience leading a CoP, center of excellence, or technical network is a plus.

Hiring Philosophy

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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