Calibration Manager

About the role

The Calibration Manager will lead calibration and inspection activities, ensuring they meet both company and customer requirements while adhering to established procedures, standards and guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and lead calibration and inspection activities in line with company and customer requirements, ensuring compliance with procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Manage departmental budget, monitor spend versus budget, identify variances and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement calibration and metrology policies, standards, processes and procedures.
• Plan, schedule and execute preventive maintenance programmes for all equipment and tools according to international, manufacturer and company standards.
• Collaborate with Sales to prepare quotations, bids and tenders, providing technical advice as needed.
• Record calibration results, produce detailed reports describing methodology and present findings appropriately.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and vendors for calibration‑related purchases to secure cost‑effective deals.
• Conduct technical evaluations of equipment to ensure compliance with specifications and operational requirements.
• Investigate recurring equipment issues, identify gaps and recommend or perform remedial solutions.
• Manage spares and consumables inventory, ensuring timely replenishment to meet operational needs.
• Oversee vendor installations, confirming adherence to technical and safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, including QHSSE, using company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; Instrumentation Engineering preferred.
• Minimum seven years of experience in calibration and metering, with at least two years in a supervisory role.

Required skills

• Calibration and metrology expertise.
• Preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Equipment installation and commissioning.
• Inventory and spare parts management.
• Vendor negotiation and technical evaluation.
• QHSSE regulatory compliance.