At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead calibration strategies and ensure accuracy in measurement systems.
- Company: Innovative engineering firm focused on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing calibration processes and driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in calibration and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Looking to use your calibration expertise to shape and lead best-in-class measurement and calibration systems within an innovative engineering environment? As a Senior Calibration Engineer, you will take ownership of calibration strategy, governance, and delivery across test, production, and quality operations. This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of critical measurement systems while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
The Role
- Provide technical ownership and accountability for calibration activities across the business.
- Manage calibration planning, scheduling, and execution for both in-house and externally calibrated equipment.
- Maintain and develop calibration systems, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Own the central asset register, ensuring accurate tracking of calibration status and equipment availability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance calibration capability, efficiency, and compliance.
- Act as the technical authority for measurement systems, calibration methodologies, and equipment specification.
- Support test equipment and facility design, commissioning, operation, and audit readiness activities.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure robust and compliant processes.
- Develop calibration capability through documentation, training, and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
Ideally, You'll Have a Combination
- Significant experience within a laboratory, test, manufacturing, or industrial engineering environment.
- Hands-on experience calibrating, maintaining, or operating electromechanical measurement systems.
- Expertise managing calibration programmes, including scheduling, asset management, and external suppliers.
- Strong understanding of measurement systems, calibration principles, and data integrity requirements.
- Experience improving engineering processes, systems, or operational frameworks.
- The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams.
- Experience operating within regulated, quality-driven, or safety-critical environments.
- Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and practical engineering skills.
Key Requirements
- HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience managing calibration activities and measurement systems.
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including proficiency with Excel or equivalent engineering tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Senior Calibration Engineer employer: Brightsmith
Join a forward-thinking engineering company that values innovation and excellence in measurement and calibration systems. As a Senior Calibration Engineer, you will thrive in a collaborative work culture that prioritises continuous improvement and professional development, offering you the chance to lead impactful projects while working alongside multidisciplinary teams. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive environment, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the accuracy and reliability of critical measurement systems.
