Job Title: Director of Service – Metrology
Reports To: CEO Type: Full-Time, Exempt
The Director of Service – Metrology is responsible for leading and managing the service and repair operations related to metrology equipment and calibration. This individual will oversee installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, repair services, customer support, and field service engineering for precision measurement tools. The role includes profit and loss responsibility, driving customer satisfaction, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and optimizing service delivery models to support business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute the strategy for the Service/Repair departments aligned with overall business goals.
- Lead a team of laboratory and repair managers.
- Set and monitor KPIs for service performance, customer satisfaction, response times, and profit contribution.
- Customer Service & Support
- Oversee customer engagement processes including installation, training, and ongoing service contracts.
- Serve as a high-level escalation point for major service issues.
- Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction through timely, professional service and technical support.
- Operational Excellence
- Establish standardized processes for service delivery, including documentation, calibration protocols, and safety procedures.
- Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, FDA, FAA or other relevant regulatory and quality standards.
- Team Development & Training
- Implement continuing education and certification programs for metrology equipment and techniques.
- Work closely with Quality to assure Calibration Labs and technicians are audit ready every day.
- Financial Oversight
- Develop and manage the service department’s budget, including revenue from service contracts and cost management.
- Analyze financial performance of service offerings and identify opportunities for growth or efficiency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Quality and Sales teams to provide customer feedback, support product development, and enhance service offerings.
- Contribute to the development of new service products, including remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
- Work closely with Quality and Lab Management regarding new standards and scope expansion and prepare the necessary ROI to justify new standards.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in service or operations, with 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably in metrology or precision instrumentation.
- Strong understanding of metrology principles (dimensional, optical, surface, electronics, or coordinate measurement systems).
- Proven ability to lead and scale service organizations across multiple regions.
- Familiarity with regulatory environments (e.g., ISO 17025, FDA, GMP, etc.).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel (domestic) is required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on skills and qualifications
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- 401k with Company match
- Paid vacation and company holidays
- Continuing Education Opportunities
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in service or operations
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role
- Experience in metrology or precision instrumentation
- Strong understanding of metrology principles, including dimensional, optical, surface, electronics, or coordinate measurement systems
- Proven ability to lead and scale service organizations across multiple regions
- Familiarity with regulatory environments such as ISO 17025, FDA, or GMP
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel domestically
What We Do
MSI Viking is a Greer, South Carolina-based provider of precision measurement and metrology solutions for manufacturing industries. Founded in 1967, it sells precision gages, instruments, measurement systems, and automation equipment, while providing ISO 17025-accredited calibration, dimensional inspection, equipment repair, contract metrology, engineering, training, and custom solutions. Its customers span automotive, aerospace, defense, medical-device, electronics, energy, and advanced-manufacturing sectors across the United States.
