Calibration Engineer

Job Description:

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an Instrumentation Calibration Engineer to support diesel and hydrogen engine test and development programmes.

This role will join a professional and dynamic team, supporting the delivery and maintenance of ISO/IEC 17025 standards through the development and implementation of robust calibration practices.

Role Purpose: Calibration Engineer

• Working as part of a fast-paced, integrated engineering team, this is a hands-on role focused on the calibration and validation of engine development laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• The primary objective is to ensure full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 through effective internal calibration, validation activities, audit support and continuous improvement of calibration systems and processes.
• A strong working understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 is essential, alongside demonstrable experience in calibrating and validating instrumentation used in engine or similar test environments.

Key Responsibilities: Calibration Engineer

• Perform internal calibration and validation of laboratory equipment and instrumentation used for engine testing.
• Coordinate and host external calibration providers, ensuring all work meets required standards.
• Ensure all servicing, calibration and validation activities are completed within planned timescales.
• Create, maintain and control all associated calibration and quality documentation.
• Support the introduction of new equipment, ensuring validation, compliance and documentation are in place.
• Conduct internal audits and support third-party assessments.
• Assist with operator training related to calibration practices and quality systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the calibration and laboratory quality processes.

About You: Calibration Engineer

• Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in a calibration, quality or laboratory environment.
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience operating within ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience calibrating and validating instrumentation used in relevant test environments such as flow (air, fuel , gas), temperature (PRT / thermocouples) pressure transducers, speed gauges (frequency transducers), torque meters / flanges
• Strong hands-on instrument calibration experience within engine test, powertrain, motors, hydraulic systems or machinery etc.
• Experience supporting audits and working with regulatory requirements.
• Strong documentation and quality system management skills.
• Professional, flexible and able to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a technically demanding, fast-paced engineering environment.

The company offers excellent training and development with fantastic benefits including bonus, pension, health and 33 days holiday coupled with relocation support.

This instrumentation calibration engineer role is onsite based and is within an hour of Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, Uttoxeter, Lichfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Nottingham, Leicester, Tamworth and Loughborough.