Global Test & Calibration Project Lead (Contract)

Orion Electrotech Sales; Dawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Sales seeks a Test & Calibration Senior Contractor to lead the transfer of testing and calibration processes between European and UK facilities, with substantial time in the Netherlands to establish procedures and support ramp-up in the UK.

You will document procedures, develop training plans, review equipment needs, and create calibration certificates while ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Fluent Dutch and English speaking / writing skills.
• Extensive experience in testing and calibration of electronic, instrumentation, laboratory, or precision equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills to component level.
• Experience performing calibrations and producing calibration certificates.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the transfer of testing and calibration processes between sites.
• Work alongside local engineering teams to capture knowledge, document procedures, and identify best practices.
• Validate and test instruments in accordance with established protocols.
• Diagnose equipment and system faults and support corrective actions.
• Review, update, and create test procedures, work instructions, and checklists.
• Develop training plans and support the upskilling of technicians, engineers, and team leaders.
• Assess testing and calibration equipment requirements and support procurement activities.
• Create calibration certificates and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Manage laboratory setup activities, including environmental controls and equipment qualification.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee transfer plans, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are achieved.

Skills

Dutch

English

Testing & calibration

Electrical Engineering background

Fault-finding

Documentation

Cross-site coordination

Independent working

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Orion Electrotech Sales seeks a Test & Calibration Senior Contractor to lead the transfer of testing and calibration processes between European and UK facilities, with substantial time in the Netherlands to establish procedures and support ramp-up in the UK.

You will document procedures, develop training plans, review equipment needs, and create calibration certificates while ensuring compliance with standards.