Calibration Engineer

GKN Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace seeks a Calibration Engineer to maintain and calibrate electronic and electrical instrumentation across its East Cowes facilities. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and calibration experience, contributing to company operations that uphold industry standards while fostering innovation in aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ gained through a formal apprenticeship in manufacturing engineering.
• Significant previous calibration experience within an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all equipment meets relevant specifications.
• Maintaining calibration records according to ISO standards.
• Locating and dispatching equipment for external calibration.

Skills

Calibration experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Manufacturing Engineering or related fields

Formal metrology training

Job description

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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Based in our thriving facilities in East Cowes, the Calibration Engineer will be responsible for supporting the company’s business through the calibration and maintenance of electronic and electrical instrumentation across both sites.

Job Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all equipment meets relevant specifications.
• Maintaining calibration records in accordance with ISO 10021-1 latest issue.
• Maintaining full computerized company and personal recall records.
• Ensuring compliance with CAA, FAA, Nadcap, and customer requirements.
• Locating and dispatching equipment for external calibration (ISO, UKAS, British Standards, manufacturer’s specifications, or in-house customer requirements).
• Being a point of contact for internal or external calibration requirements.
• Prioritising calibration requirements.
• Sourcing and ordering new equipment and spares for the mechanical calibration department.
• Writing and maintaining work instructions to latest specifications.
• Ensuring work is performed according to the latest national or international standards.
• Identifying and introducing cost-saving measures and improving working practices.
• Performing secondary calibration methods to support business needs.
• Making minor adjustments to assets to meet closer tolerances.

Job Qualifications

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) gained through a formal apprenticeship in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
• Significant previous calibration experience within an industrial environment, focusing on electronic and electrical instrumentation calibration.
• Formal metrology training or qualifications would be highly advantageous, as would knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards.

We offer fantastic challenges and opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organization at the cutting edge of our industry, committed to pushing boundaries further. With some of the best training in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to Work Needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that our success depends on diverse minds working together in an inspiring environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and by living our five principles, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Our culture earned us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. We celebrate what makes us unique and encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment, please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams and endeavor shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.