Calibration Engineer

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Job Title: Calibration Engineer

Location: Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire

Job Type: Full-time Permanent 36hrs p/w

Salary Range: 31450 - 37000

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Calibration Engineer to support the delivery of accurate reliable and compliant calibration services across our product testing laboratory. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the availability accuracy and traceability of measuring equipment; helping to maintain the integrity of testing operations and our compliance with high quality standards.

Working closely with internal stakeholders suppliers and laboratory teams you will play a key role in calibration management quality improvement activities new product introduction equipment development projects and the resolution of technical and non-conformance issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform calibrations and measurements to high levels of accuracy and traceability.
• Verify internal and external calibration results and authorise calibration status where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and oversee the integrity of the calibration database.
• Develop and improve calibration methods processes and schedules for new and existing equipment.
• Investigate and resolve calibration related non-conformances and audit findings.
• Support the introduction of new equipment projects and laboratory capabilities.
• Advise on calibration requirements relating to equipment purchase repair and construction.
• Prepare and review equipment data sheets calibration methodologies and uncertainty budgets.
• Deliver guidance and training on equipment use safe working practices and calibration processes.
• Manage external calibration and repair suppliers ensuring quality and compliance requirements are met.
• Ensure laboratory procedures and work instructions remain accurate and up to date.

About You:

You will be a technically competent calibration professional with experience working in a laboratory testing or engineering environment. You will be comfortable working independently solving technical challenges and maintaining high standards of quality & compliance.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of calibration principles and measuring equipment used within testing laboratories.
• Experience conducting calibrations independently and making technical judgements on equipment suitability.
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and its practical application within laboratory environments.
• Experience maintaining calibration systems records and compliance processes.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications and database management.
• Ability to balance planned workloads with reactive business requirements.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• Broad technical knowledge gained within an industrial testing or laboratory environment.
• Experience preparing uncertainty budgets and measurement uncertainty calculations.
• Knowledge of equipment procurement specification and calibration requirements.
• Experience supporting equipment development design or continuous improvement initiatives.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package an independent and varied job in an international environment flexible working hours ongoing training and development with the inclusion of Annual Bonus Contribution Based Pension Private Healthcare 27 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays Income Protection & Life Assurance.

The advertised salary range reflects the level scope and responsibilities of the role. Starting salary within that range will be determined based on experience skills market considerations and alignment with internal equity principles.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15000 strong global community of experts industry and consumer groups organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive aerospace built environment food and retail and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity Agility and Collaboration BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle societys critical issues from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.