Lead Calibration Engineer in Leeds

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

As a Calibration Engineer, you will be working in a proactive and collaborative project working environment, providing governance in relation to Quality Management whilst supporting project deliveries. Daily activities will be conducted in accordance with our internal quality management system procedures and processes in line with ISO 9001:2015.

Directly working under the Quality Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the internal calibration department supporting the business in calibration, measurement systems, or measurement related activities in accordance with recognised national and internal standards.

• Support maintenance and governance of the ISO 9001:2015 Management systems alongside customer and legislative requirements, ensuring its continuing effectiveness by formal systematic auditing in the function.
• Support the monitoring of the organisations Quality, policies and practices being implemented consistently across the function and verifying compliance to applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and customer requirements is maintained.
• Management of the calibration department, processes, and procedures.
• Calibration of measuring equipment as required by ISO 9001:2015 and our internal BMS procedures, in accordance with national and internationally recognised standards (BS, EN, DIN, ISO).
• Management and liaison with 3rd party accredited calibration laboratories and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to calibrate measuring equipment onsite and offsite.
• Produce, communicate, and follow up with monthly departmental calibration recall lists.
• Preparing, reviewing, monitoring, reporting on frequent key performance indicators (K.P.I’s) using industry standard tools.
• Working with departments leaders to research, assess and procure the most suitable type and brands of measuring equipment.
• Review of internal and external calibration processes, aiming to continuously improve to maintain a cost-effective service.
• Providing manufacturing support in the measurement, inspection, and verification of products.
• Engagement with 3rd party accreditation bodies, customers (external and/or internal) and end users in the verification and delivery of calibration requirements.
• Conducting internal, business systems audits in accordance with ISO9001, AQAP, and incorporating risk-based thinking.
• Create, maintain, and develop controlled documents.

• Provide daily leadership of all Calibration related activities in the business.
• Make independent, impartial, and robust decisions using data driven and logic arguments without influence.
• Manage, coach, and develop colleagues on calibration and measurement systems.
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance.
• Ensure communication of quality governance in the allocated value stream to the Lead Quality Engineer.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds.

• Minimum experience in ISO9001:2015 or equivalent Management systems.
• Apprenticeship in related field of study (Mechanical Engineering or equivalent).
• Experience of working in an Engineering environment.
• Auditor certified to ISO9001:2015 or equivalent.
• Experience in a quality control role with strong dimensional and analytical skills.
• Experience of reading and understanding detailed mechanical drawings, and Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing inspection, final inspection, goods inwards inspection, or similar experience.
• Knowledge or experience of calibrating measuring equipment.
• Computer literate with use of Microsoft Office.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY. If you are a dedicated and proactive professional with a passion for ensuring quality and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Quest Global as a Calibration Engineer and contribute to the success of our Aerospace and Defence projects. Apply now!