Senior Calibration Engineer

Vectis Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer is seeking a Calibration Team Leader to oversee the calibration of equipment and manage a team of technicians. You will ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain effective calibration processes, all while fostering continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing calibrations in a traceable or UKAS accredited laboratory.
• Worked in a highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coach the calibration team.
• Maintain records of work, data, and results in a traceable manner.
• Diagnose and repair equipment when calibration errors are detected.

Skills

Management

Calibration principles

Quality standards

Technical drawing interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Job description

A global leading manufacturer of complex precision components has a new vacancy for a Calibration Team Leader to join the team. You will be responsible for overseeing the calibration of equipment and leading a team of technicians to ensure compliance and the highest of standards are achieved in all calibration activities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage and coach the calibration team.

Maintain relevant records of work, data and results in a traceable and auditable manner.

Define calibration requirement for new equipment.

Diagnose and repair equipment when calibration error are detected.

Raise non-conformance reports when calibration issues occur and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Identify new or replacement of calibration equipment.

Maintain and troubleshoot equipment for optimum performance.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability with the team.

The Person

Proven experience of managing calibrations within a traceable or UKAS accredited laboratory.

Hold a relevant engineering qualification or demonstrable experience

Worked in a highly regulated industry.

A strong understanding of calibration principles and quality standards

Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Proficient in Microsoft office, including Excel.