Calibration Engineer

full time (m/w/d)
PortchesterUnited Kingdom
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Based in Portchester, UK. The purpose of this job role is to plan, coordinate and complete calibration within the Company whilst ensuring that all gauges within SMR UK are calibrated to the requirements of IATF16949 in line with an agreed timing plan and budget.

What you'll do

  • •    Process owner for Calibration during internal / external audits, resolving any non-conformities that may arise. 
    •    Ensure that we are meeting the calibration requirements of IATF16949.
    •    With the Laboratory facilitator plan and coordinate calibration using the database, whilst ensuring that all records are maintained and are easily accessible.
    •    Conduct Calibration supplier audits where necessary. 
    •    Coordinate the retrieval / delivery of gauges to & from gauge owners in conjunction with the Laboratory facilitator.
    •    Conduct the calibration of all shop floor screw drivers where possible, communicating with the manufacturing to secure appropriate time on the equipment. 
    •    Undertake mechanical or electrical calibration on internal gauges with UKAS / ISO17025 accredited equipment. 
    •    Working with the laboratory facilitator ensure all equipment on the database are calibrated to respective national standards UKAS / ISO17025 and customer requirements, as appropriate.
    •    Write and maintain procedures for calibration for internal calibration.
    •    Manage disposition – i.e. work with gauge owners to take the necessary actions where gauges are either un-calibrated / failed calibration as per company procedures.
    •    Support the test & metrology department with measurement demands.
    •    Conduct regular gauge and product measurements.
    •    Comply with the Health and Safety policy and observe all safety rules. Ensure your personal safety and the safety of others.
    •    Review calibration specifications for equipment with respect to product and process requirements.
    •    Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications as per calibration procedure.
    •    Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Senior Metrology Engineer or Laboratory Manager.

What we offer

  • A competitive salary and range of benefits.
  • Be part of a worldwide team with very big challenges ahead, which bring huge development opportunities for people with big career goals. 
  • If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment then look no further. 
  • We are an equal opportunity employer where inclusion matters; this is evidenced by us being a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
     

What we are looking for

    • Computer competent including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
    • A strong understanding of Engineering principles including Metrology and measurement techniques.
    • Previous experience in instrumentation calibrations to ISO standard.
    • Previous experience of working with PCDMIS or scanning software (desirable).
    • Previous experience of working within the Automotive sector (desirable).
    • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (including geometric tolerances).
    • To have a knowledge of gauge calibration and basic product testing.
    • Hands on calibration skills alongside the ability to work with Production to ensure equipment is accurate.
    • Basic mechanical skills (experience in the use of measuring instruments, metres and hand tools).  
    • The ability to work without supervision.
    • Good attention to detail.
    • A flexible approach to working outside of normal shift hours as required.