Principal Engineer - Metrology (Dimensional Calibration)

Permanent

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Eligibility Specification:

* SC Clearance - currently holds or able to obtain.

* The role is UK eyes only status, therefore you must be a sole British National.

What you'll be doing:

* Contribute to ICS Dimensional team leadership when required - Including people management wherever required, resource management, workflow management, and workload signoff

* 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

* Deliver and measure effectiveness of specific on the job training/experiential learning to ICS Dimensional team members and apprentices/graduates

* Design, review, and approve calibration procedures and measurement uncertainty budgets

* Take part in a range of Quality audits (including UKAS/ISO 17025), achieving UKAS signatory status

* Drive increase in issue of UKAS/ISO 17025 accredited parameters and certification issue

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

* Extensive experience working in a precision Dimensional Calibration/metrology laboratory environment

* Understanding of quality systems & standards (ISO 17025/ISO 9001)

* Relevant academic qualification (STEM Degree, HNC/HND) or equivalent

Desirable:

* Existing UKAS signatory status for Dimensional Calibration

* Knowledge in creation of measurement uncertainty budgets to ISO 17025 level

* Demonstrable use of automation software (PC Dimis, Fluke Metcal, Met/Track, Met/Teams, Labview)

* Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Temperature and other engineering calibrations