Principal Engineer - Metrology (Dimensional Calibration)
Permanent
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Eligibility Specification:
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SC Clearance – currently holds or able to obtain.
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The role is UK eyes only status, therefore you must be a sole British National.
What you’ll be doing:
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Contribute to ICS Dimensional team leadership when required - Including people management wherever required, resource management, workflow management, and workload signoff
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Perform high end calibrations & repairs on a wide variety of Dimensional test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) including maintaining and increasing capability, and capacity through investment projects
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Deliver and measure effectiveness of specific on the job training/experiential learning to ICS Dimensional team members and apprentices/graduates
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Design, review, and approve calibration procedures and measurement uncertainty budgets
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Take part in a range of Quality audits (including UKAS/ISO 17025), achieving UKAS signatory status
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Drive increase in issue of UKAS/ISO 17025 accredited parameters and certification issue
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
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Extensive experience working in a precision Dimensional Calibration/metrology laboratory environment
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Understanding of quality systems & standards (ISO 17025/ISO 9001)
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Relevant academic qualification (STEM Degree, HNC/HND) or equivalent
Desirable:
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Existing UKAS signatory status for Dimensional Calibration
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Knowledge in creation of measurement uncertainty budgets to ISO 17025 level
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Demonstrable use of automation software (PC Dimis, Fluke Metcal, Met/Track, Met/Teams, Labview)
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Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Temperature and other engineering calibrations