Mechanical Calibration Engineer: Dimensional & CMM Specialist

MBDA S.A.S.

Bolton

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 46,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: Up to £2,500
Pension: up to 14%
Overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 days
Flexible working
Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 wks
Free car parking
Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA is seeking an ambitious Mechanical Engineer to join the Calibration & Maintenance team in Bolton. You will work closely with production, quality and engineering to ensure measurement accuracy and equipment performance throughout the build process.

Role involves hands-on dimensional calibration for COTS and specialized test equipment, leading inspection activities with CMMs, and supporting manufacturing with calibration expertise.

Qualifications

  • Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering with practical calibration experience.
  • Experience creating technical documentation and work instructions.
  • Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver mechanical/dimensional calibration for COTS and test equipment.
  • Lead dimensional inspection activities and update CMM programs.
  • Provide day-to-day calibration support for manufacturing teams and tooling.
  • Act as technical point of contact for calibration queries.
  • Contribute to method and process improvements for repeatability.
  • Support pressure calibration activities when required.

Skills

Dimensional calibration
Technical leadership
Documentation
Uncertainty of measurement

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMs
Micrometers
DTIs
Vernier scales
Ring gauges

Job description

MBDA is seeking an ambitious Mechanical Engineer to join the Calibration & Maintenance team in Bolton. You will work closely with production, quality and engineering to ensure measurement accuracy and equipment performance throughout the build process.

Role involves hands-on dimensional calibration for COTS and specialized test equipment, leading inspection activities with CMMs, and supporting manufacturing with calibration expertise.

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