Calibration Manager

Job Description Summary

The Calibration Manager is primarily responsible for ensuring a robust and responsive process that supports the calibration and repair of equipment and systems across the Cheltenham Campus. Equipment may be commercial off the shelf or bespoke GE designed and manufactured that support both Production and Engineering. The Calibration Manager will also lead a team of Calibration Engineers/Technicians who cover the testing of various technologies including electronic, mechanical, electrical, optical, pneumatic, or thermal equipment.

• Develop and manage the Calibration process, from equipment recall to delivery of conforming equipment back to the owner
• Facilitate and manage workload throughout the department
• Support the technical and administrative functions within the department
• Provide technical support to document reviews and Calibration technicians
• Development of metrics to monitor performance/capacity and capability
• Identify and manage cost saving opportunities
• Manage external party calibration houses and budgets
• Develop relationships with internal departments, NPI engineering, sourcing, production, sustainment engineering
• Ensuring compliance with company processes, procedures and other mandatory regulations and standards such as AS9100, AS9110, ISO
  10012, ISO/IEC
  17025, UKAS
• Training, development and continuity planning of calibration personnel
• Calibration focal for Internal, customer, CAA and FAA audits

• Qualification to HND or above in an electronic/mechanical discipline
• Experience in working in a similar environment, not limited to aerospace
• Knowledge of test philosophies and capabilities on the release of high integrity products
• Proven track record of team management

• Change agent who promotes and drives continuous improvement activities, Lean and Six Sigma
• A strong problem solver with an interest in engineering and technology
• Analytical, with a keen attention to detail
• A good team player who is capable of operating in a multi discipline environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Energetic and self-motivated, with an ability to self-manage tasks and priorities under pressure