Accreditation Supervisor – Metrology & Calibration Laboratories
The Accreditation supervisor will conduct accreditation assessments for metrology and calibration laboratories, ensuring compliance with ISO / IEC 17025, SAAC policies, and international metrology requirements. The role emphasizes measurement science, including traceability to SI units, uncertainty of measurement, and calibration methodology.
Key Responsibilities :
- Plan & prepare tailored assessment plans for calibration laboratories and PT providers; review quality management systems, calibration procedures, uncertainty budgets, and traceability records.
- Evaluate management systems and technical competence in line with ISO / IEC 17025, SAAC, and ILAC / IAF requirements.
- Observe calibration methods across disciplines (electrical, dimensional, mechanical, thermal, mass, pressure, etc.).
- Verify measurement traceability chains to national / international metrology institutes.
- Assess uncertainty calculations, calibration certificates, and competence records.
- Inspect reference standards, laboratory quality controls, and equipment records.
- Issue findings and reports, identifying nonconformities and areas for improvement; prepare structured reports with recommendations grounded in metrology principles.
- Review corrective actions, focusing on technical soundness.
- Participate in peer evaluation assessments; stay current with evolving calibration related requirements and guidance from BIPM, OIML, and ILAC.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Metrology, Engineering, Physics, or Measurement Science.7–9 years in metrology or calibration laboratories, quality assurance, with demonstrated expertise in auditing or assessment.Technical Knowledge :
Deep knowledge of ISO / IEC 17025 requirements specific to calibration and metrology.Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty principles, calibration methodology, and traceability to SI units.Familiarity with proficiency testing (PT) and interlaboratory comparisons.Proficiency in English, excellent technical writing and reporting skills.Analytical, detail‑oriented, effective communication, and flexibility to travel frequently for on‑site assessments.Seniority Level : Mid-Senior level
Employment Type : Full‑time
Job Function : Quality Assurance and Accounting / Auditing
Industry : Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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