Mechanical Metrology & Calibration Team Lead

Location: 400 Main Street, Ashland, MA 01721

Step into a day that blends precision, problem-solving, and leadership

You arrive at our Ashland campus and check the calibration dashboard: a set of torque wrenches is due today, two load cells need on-site verification, and a customer audit is scheduled for this afternoon. You review purchase orders in JD Edwards (JDE) for new gage blocks, confirm external vendor turnaround times, and queue up a MET/CAL sequence you wrote last week using Fluke Editor. Before lunch, you’re in the lab running dimensional checks on micrometers and height gages; after lunch, you’re with auditors, confidently walking through ISO/IEC 17025-compliant records in MET/TEAM and our Fluke Customer Portal. By day’s end, you’ve published a Crystal Reports summary of KPIs, overdue instruments, and monthly turn-time—closing the loop for our engineering and quality teams.

About KiddeFenwal

KiddeFenwal is a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Through our trusted brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—we deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Our Fenwal Controls business supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India), we are committed to protecting lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets worldwide. Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com.

Our Purpose

We protect lives and livelihoods through innovation, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. Integrity, safety, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do. Since 1917, Kidde Fire Systems has led the industry in fire protection—delivering detection, control, and suppression solutions that safeguard people, property, and processes.

What you will lead

• Own internal and external mechanical calibration activities to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Calibrate mechanical tooling and dimensional/force/torque devices both in-lab and on-site with full traceability.
• Author and refine calibration procedures using Fluke Editor based on manufacturer specifications and industry standards.
• Plan and place purchase orders in JDE for calibration services, tools, and equipment.
• Manage third-party calibrations: dispatch instruments, track turnaround, and validate service quality and certifications.
• Maintain complete records within the Fluke Customer Portal and internal calibration management systems.
• Generate monthly reports covering status, overdue instruments, performance metrics, KPIs, and monthly turn-time.
• Interface with customers and engineering to clarify requirements, documentation, and schedules.
• Support internal and external audits; present procedures, data, and compliance evidence confidently.
• Analyze and report with MS Excel; develop procedures and work instructions in MS Word.
• Ensure conformance to ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540, and other applicable standards.
• Continuously improve processes for accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Build and modify Crystal Reports for management and customer-facing reporting using Fluke database sources.

What you bring

Education & Experience

• 3–5 years of mechanical calibration or metrology experience; Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Metrology, Electronics, Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical measurement methods and devices.
• Proficiency calibrating equipment such as: calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, groove micrometers, intra-micrometers, plug gages, ring gages, thread plugs, set thread plugs, thread rings, NPT plugs, NPT rings, torque screwdrivers, torque wrenches, torque beam wrenches, force gages, load cells, dial indicators, scales, rulers, tape measures, height gages, snap gages, optical comparators, protractors, flush pin gages, laser scanners, gage blocks, surface plates, CMMs (coordinate measuring machines), and weight scales.

Technical Proficiency

• Experience with Fluke MET/CAL, MET/TEAM, and Fluke Editor preferred.
• Strong skills in MS Excel and Word; collaboration via Microsoft Teams.
• Fluke MetTeam experience uploading/retrieving calibration certificates and documentation.
• Familiarity with JDE (JD Edwards) or similar ERP for creating purchase orders.
• Crystal Reports experience, including reporting using Fluke database sources.

Soft Skills

• Clear, professional communication with customers and auditors.
• Meticulous attention to detail; strong organization and time management.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.

Work Environment

• Hybrid within-facility mix of laboratory work and on-site support.
• May require extended standing, lifting equipment, and precise manipulation of delicate instruments.

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
• ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Training
• OSHA 10/30 Certification

Equal Opportunity

KiddeFenwal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.