Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Calibration Manager opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Calibration Manager to lead and oversee all calibration activities for an industrial manufacturing project within the nuclear industry. This role ensures that all measurement and test equipment (M&TE) used in production and quality assurance meets stringent regulatory and technical standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in calibration systems, quality protocols, and nuclear industry compliance – with a proven ability to calibrate machines to extremely tight tolerances, down to the nanometer scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the calibration program for all M&TE used in industrial manufacturing
- Perform and oversee calibration of machines with ultra-tight tolerances — to the nanometer level
- Ensure compliance with nuclear industry standards, including NQA-1 and ISO/IEC 17025
- Manage calibration schedules, documentation, and traceability systems
- Lead internal audits and support external inspections related to calibration and quality systems
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams to resolve calibration-related issues
- Train and mentor calibration technicians and ensure continuous improvement in calibration practices
- Maintain vendor relationships for outsourced calibration services
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for calibration discrepancies
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years calibration management experience
- 10+ years of experience in calibration in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in calibration software and data management systems
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- Strong knowledge of NQA-1, ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 standards
- Experience with precision rotating equipment
- Experience supporting DOE or NRC-regulated projects
- Familiarity with cleanroom and controlled environment protocols
Other Job Requirements:
- United States Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security clearance. Active clearance is a plus.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers