Calibration Manager / Head of Laboratory (Dimensional / Mechanical) - GPW Ref: E(phone number removed)

Calibration Manager / Head of Laboratory with a proven track record in Dimensional / Mechanical calibratiopn at UKAS signatory level is required for a permanent position in the east Midlands area. Excellent salary (DoE) and benefits. The Dimensional Calibration Manager / HoL will be working approx. 39 hours (Mon - Fri Days - possible flexi-time)

The client may also consider UKAS Signatory / Calibration Team Leader / Snr Calibration Engineer / Standard Room Inspector with extensive dimensional / mechanical calibration experience at UKAS level that is looking to step up into a more senior role.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• 25 Days holiday + B/Hols
• Company Pension + life assurance
• Sick Pay after qualifying period
• Employee perks package
• Cycle to work
• Career progression & ongoing training

Primary Purpose of Job: Reporting to the General Manager, the Laboratory Manager's role is to manage the calibration and repair activity, to act as a mentor to the engineering departments to ensure a first-class service is delivered, ensure the smooth every day running of the departments, ensuring that KPI's are met and key objectives are reached and maintained.

The successful Dimensional Calibration Manager / Head of Laboratory / Team Leader's duties will include:

• Oversee the calibration & engineering processes within the facility.
• Responsible for supervision and motivation of staff, planning of daily work schedule, preparation and provision of technical quotes and test specifications, handling technical enquiries, liaison with clients, receive and register any work as necessary, complete quality plans, test schedules, technical reports and be responsible for the profitable delivery of all existing and future programmes of work within your areas of responsibility.
• Participate in external & internal audits within the client and company facilities. Also report future audits to the Quality Manager in line with programme requirements.
• Responsible for the technical and administrative maintenance and calibration of all equipment, ensure that you and staff under your control execute all work properly and safely to the correct procedure using the appropriate equipment.
• Endeavour to complete all work within the budget costs and target dates and ensure proper control and accounting of work in progress is maintained and that all information required for charging the customer is available.
• Liaise with internal and clients' quality departments to ensure UKAS and customer approvals are adhered to and ensure audit NCRs or observations are closed out to programme.
• Comply with company HSEQ guidelines and train and distribute to staff under your supervision.
• Calibrate dimensional, mechanical, physical, torque, electrical and or instrumentation (pressure / temperature) measuring instruments as and when required.
• Provide on the job training and mentoring at all levels as and when required
• Assist in the development and Improvement of Inspection and Calibration procedures
• Support process improvement and functional development
• Be proactive in continuous improvement initiatives

The ideal Dimensional Calibration Manager / Head of Laboratory / Team Leader's will have the following experience / skills / characteristics:

• Proven experience as a Calibration Manager, Head of Laboratory, UKAS Signatory, Team Leader, Supervisor or Senior Calibration Engineer in the calibration / maintenance and repair / test and measurement equipment sector.
• Proven calibration experience for a UKAS / ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, preferably in more than one of the following parameters: dimensional or mechanical (essential) and electrical, instrumentation or physical (desirable)
• Held or currently a UKAS signatory, working knowledge of quality systems ISO 17025 UKAS Audits.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings with a good understanding of GD&T and 1st principle measurement techniques.
• Ability to read, understand and create uncertainty budgets using measurement of uncertainty.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), people management and development skills with the ability to influence and motivate people.
• Experience of staff training / mentoring.
• Proven technical and organisational skills with the ability implement change, improve efficiency and productivity.
• A good understanding of Quality systems and HS&E.
• Reliable, self-motivated with a strong commitment to quality and customer service.
• Experience of working within customer focused environment including project / account management
• Some experience of LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Completed a relevant mechanical or quality engineering apprenticeship (desirable)
• Relevant qualifications in engineering discipline such as NVQ L3 / BTEC, preferably to HNC level or higher.
• Calibration / Metrology / NPL qualifications / training (desirable).
• Excellent PC literacy MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), able to use calibration management software / create and edit spreadsheets, import / export data and alter / use formulas on spreadsheets, pivot tables etc.

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The successful Calibration Manager / Head of Laboratory (Dimensional / Mechanical) will need to be flexible as there may be a requirement to work additional hours as and when the business requires and other duties not mentioned in this job description. You will have the relevant qualifications or experience, be self-motivated, organised, able to communicate at all levels, reliable and a team player.

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