Calibration Engineer

Role Overview: Based in Portchester, UK, the purpose of your job role is to plan, coordinate, and complete calibration within the Company. You will ensure that all gauges within SMR UK are calibrated to the requirements of IATF16949 in line with an agreed timing plan and budget. Key Responsibilities: - Act as the process owner for Calibration during internal and external audits, resolving any non-conformities that may arise. - Ensure that the calibration requirements of IATF16949 are met. - Collaborate with the Laboratory facilitator to plan and coordinate calibration using the database, while ensuring that all records are maintained and easily accessible. - Conduct Calibration supplier audits when necessary. - Coordinate the retrieval and delivery of gauges to and from gauge owners in conjunction with the Laboratory facilitator. - Perform the calibration of all shop floor screwdrivers where possible, liaising with manufacturing to secure appropriate time on the equipment. - Undertake mechanical or electrical calibration on internal gauges with UKAS or ISO17025 accredited equipment. - Work with the laboratory facilitator to ensure all equipment on the database is calibrated to respective national standards UKAS or ISO17025 and customer requirements as appropriate. - Write and maintain procedures for calibration for internal calibration. - Manage disposition, which involves working with gauge owners to take necessary actions where gauges are either un-calibrated or failed calibration as per company procedures. - Support the test and metrology department with measurement demands. - Conduct regular gauge and product measurements. - Comply with the Health and Safety policy, observe all safety rules, and 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. - Perform any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Senior Metrology Engineer or Laboratory Manager. Qualifications Required: - Computer competent, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word). - 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. - 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, meters, and hand tools). - Ability to work without supervision. - Good attention to detail. - A flexible approach to working outside of normal shift hours as required. Additional Details: - A competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered. - Be part of a worldwide team with significant challenges ahead, providing huge development opportunities for individuals with ambitious career goals. - If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this opportunity is ideal for you. - The company is an equal opportunity employer where inclusion matters, evidenced by being a Disability Confident Committed Employer.,