Mechanical Calibration & Metrology Engineer

Guidant Global
Bolton
2 days ago
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As a trusted UK Ministry of Defence partner, our client is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their Calibration & Maintenance Team. This varied and technically engaging role supports manufacturing across all stages of assembly, integration and test. You'll work within a driven, collaborative team, partnering with engineers and support functions to resolve routine and complex challenges. An HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support to the Metrology Department at the Bolton site
  • Support calibration and maintenance of COTS (Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf) equipment and STTE (Special‑to‑Type Test Equipment)
  • Assist production teams with technical queries relating to fixtures and tooling
  • Support CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspection activities
  • Guide operators on best practices within the metrology function and respond to day‑to‑day technical queries
  • Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities in measurement methods and processes
  • Deliver technical support for mechanical calibration, including high‑ and low‑pressure and temperature calibrations


What do you need?:

  • Minimum qualification: HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience calibrating torque tools in line with ISO 6789‑2:2017
  • Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Demonstrable experience in dimensional calibration
  • Experience using and creating programs for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
  • Knowledge of temperature and pressure calibration is desirable
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, issues and priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment


What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.


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