Lead Calibration Operations Manager

TalentGrade; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentGrade in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an experienced Calibration Department In-Charge for a reputed company. The role requires strong technical expertise in calibration operations, excellent managerial skills, and experience supervising calibration activities while maintaining quality and accuracy standards.

You will lead calibration technicians, plan activities, ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 where applicable, and maintain calibration records and reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in calibration operations.
• Strong managerial, leadership, and team-handling skills.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of calibration procedures, measuring instruments, and testing equipment.
• Experience supervising calibration technicians and managing departmental activities.
• Good understanding of calibration standards, quality control, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 standards will be an added advantage.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure accurate calibration results.
• Strong planning, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise daily calibration department operations.
• Lead, guide, and coordinate calibration technicians and technical staff.
• Plan and schedule calibration activities to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee calibration, testing, inspection, and maintenance of measuring instruments.
• Ensure calibration procedures comply with applicable quality standards and technical requirements.
• Review calibration certificates, inspection reports, and technical documentation.
• Monitor equipment performance, calibration accuracy, and quality control activities.
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with management and other departments regarding calibration requirements.
• Maintain proper calibration records, equipment logs, and department reports.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning & scheduling

Calibration procedures

Quality standards

Document control

Problem solving

Education

Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Calibration Equipment

Measuring Instruments

Testing Equipment

ISO/IEC 17025 Familiarity

Job description

TalentGrade in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an experienced Calibration Department In-Charge for a reputed company. The role requires strong technical expertise in calibration operations, excellent managerial skills, and experience supervising calibration activities while maintaining quality and accuracy standards.

You will lead calibration technicians, plan activities, ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 where applicable, and maintain calibration records and reports.