Due to Hewland’s continued expansion and strong product portfolio across both motorsport, Defence and Aerospace, we are looking to recruit a Calibration Technician to lead calibration of measuring equipment in order to support ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9100 standards.
Hewland Engineering is relied upon by many of the world’s top motorsport teams, performance car constructors, and hybrid and electric transportation innovators to extract the performance and reliability they require to get their high-performance transmission challenges done. Whatever the nature of your next motorsport or vehicle engineering project might be, Hewland can help with off-the shelf and bespoke solutions along with design consulting and manufacturing expertise. At Hewland, we believe that good customer service is every bit as important as a strong product.
Duties and responsibilities include:
· Calibrate a range of hand equipment/gauges
· Document and organise calibration system
· To provide support for both existing and new business opportunities
· Operating CMM's
· Efficient and on-time calibration recall
· Daily maintenance calibration database
· Ordering of measuring instruments
· Identifying reoccurring quality issues and communicate them appropriately
· Check and verify the compliance of measuring equipment within the business
· Produce Calibration reports and certification
· Maintaining the upkeep of all measuring equipment and gauges
· Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
· Constant development of calibration techniques in line with ISO / AS standards
The ideal candidate must have/ skills required:
· Calibration experience
· Manual Inspection Techniques
· Experience working with mechanical components
· Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
· Industry relevant qualifications
· Good understanding of following procedures and instructions
· Ensure that all measuring and test equipment used by the company (Micrometers, Verniers, DTI, plug gauges etc…) is calibrated
· An ability to learn in-house systems and pick up computer programmes quickly and efficiently
· Organised and analytical
· Must have a keen eye for detail, superb communication skills and a precise, meticulous approach
· Able to create professional and accurate reports in Microsoft software.
· Be pro-active and self-motivated
· CMM experience advantageous
Experience / Essential qualities in the following areas will be a distinct advantage:
· ISO9001:2015 basic knowledge
· An apprenticeship or calibration time-served would also be advantageous but not essential (Calibration to Hewland’s calibration standards will be provided)
· Experience working within an engineering environment
· Experience of maintaining a calibration system
· Creating and updating QA paperwork (such as Certificates of Conformity)
· Other company specific training will be provided
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Calibration: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
