Dimensional Calibration Engineer

Dimensional Calibration Engineer is required for a permanent position in the Chorley / Preston area. Excellent salary (DoE) + benefits see below. Working circa 40 hours (Mon – Fri days), the Dimensional Calibration Engineer will predominately be calibrating dimensional, mechanical and hand measuring instruments to traceable and UKAS standards.

The client will also consider a UKAS Signatory, Calibration Team Leader, Snr Calibration Technician, Standards Room Inspector, Head of Laboratory etc. with extensive dimensional / mechanical calibration experience.

Salary & Benefits:  

• Excellent salary (DoE)
• Approx..40 hours/week
• 22 days holiday plus bank hols.
• Company Pension
• Occasional O/T

Primary Purpose of Job: Joining the team as a Dimensional Calibration Engineer, you will undertake calibration of measuring equipment to both ISO9001 and ISO 17025 requirements in accordance with Company Procedures, UKAS publications, and other internationally recognised specifications. Maintain relevant records of work, data and results in a traceable and auditable manner utilising calibration management software programs.

The successful Dimensional Calibration Engineer day to day duties include:   

• Calibrate dimensional and mechanical measuring instrumentation such as such as dial gauges, gauge blocks, various micrometers, vernier calipers, screw gauges and vee blocks to company procedures, specific parameters and in line with industry standards
• Documenting and inputting data / results onto computer and producing quality written documents.
• To follow company H&S guidelines.
• Occasional visits to customer sites.

The ideal Dimensional Calibration Engineer / Mechanical Calibration Technician will have:

• Recent experience calibrating majority of the following equipment: vernier callipers, micrometers, DTI’s (dial test indicators), various gauges (pin, plug, ring, screw and height), engineer squares, vee blocks, to traceable and or UKAS standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and measurement uncertainties.
• Completed a relevant mechanical or quality engineering apprenticeship (desirable)
• Relevant qualifications in engineering discipline ideally equivalent to HNC or higher.
• Must be able to interpret Engineering drawings with a good understanding of Geometric Tolerances.
• Able to work to metric and imperial measurements.
• Must be PC Literate (MS Word & MS Excel), Outlook / Email
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills and be able to work with the minimum of supervision
• Previous experience of working in the calibration, aerospace, automotive, engineering or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience of calibrating other disciplines such as physical, torque, press instrumentation etc.

Key words: Calibration Engineer, Calibration Lead, Calibration Specialist, Calibration Supervisor, Head of Laboratory, Calibration Team Leader, UKAS Signatory, Dimensional, Mechanical, Physical, Torque, Mass, Pressure, Test and Measurement, Metrology, Quality Systems, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, UKAS, NPL, Audits, Uncertainty Budgets, Technician, Engineer, Toolmaker, Standards Room, Inspection, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, HSS, Ex HM Forces, Preston, Chorley, Wigan, Blackburn, Bolton, Manchester, Lancashire.

The successful Dimensional Calibration Engineer / Mechanical Calibration Technician will need to be flexible as there may be overtime and other duties not mentioned in this job description. With experience of working in a manufacturing environment, you will have a standard-level education, have the relevant qualifications or experience, be punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.

If you are interested in Mechanical Calibration Engineer role and have the required experience, please click on the apply now button.