Calibration Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Calibration Engineer will develop, implement and maintain an ISO certified internal Metrology System for the Adient Winchester plant. Certification to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 must be maintained to satisfy IATF and Customer Specific requirements. This position will be the primary liaison between Adient Winchester and internal customers / suppliers on metrology and calibration services.

Calibration Engineer Special Duties:

• Develop and maintain all documents related to the Metrology System. This includes procedures, work instructions, and forms that are compliant with ISO/IEC requirements. Adient BOS documentation procedure will be used to manage and implement controlled document changes.
• Responsible for scheduling and notification to internal Adient customers of upcoming calibration due dates.
• Provide training to all pertinent personnel on calibration techniques and requirements, including recording and reporting of calibration results. Record and track all training progressions.
• Perform calibration and repair services for all internal customer IMTE as required.
• Prepare documentation for return shipments to internal customers and coordinate with LTL carrier.
• Initiate continual improvement projects as necessary to improve quality and reliability of the Metrology System.
• Maintain internal customer contacts and communicate information to pertinent personnel.
• Track and communicate all non-conforming calibration results to Winchester leadership and internal customers as needed.
• Participate in Winchester internal audits, including 5S, LPA, and Product Audits.
• Participate and take lead position during ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification and surveillance audits.
• Conducts problem investigations and coordinate corrective action as issues arise. Devise controls to manage follow up and to prevent problem recurrence.
• Analyze calibration operations performance metrics and communicate inputs / outputs during Management Review.
• Participate in the evaluation and selection of employees applying for open positions in the calibration process.
• Assist Quality department with processing of incoming materials for part validation / inspection standard creation.
• Participate in equipment transfers to the Winchester plant (equipment setup, validation, work instructions, etc.)
• Review technical publications to determine possible application of new methods, techniques and equipment for the Metrology System.

Safety Duties:

• Participate in workplace safety and health meetings
• Always utilize required PPE when performing tasks.
• Ensure safety and health hazards are corrected, eliminated or guarded.
• Participate in the COACH Safety Program by submitting a minimum of 1 safety observation per month
• The Quality Calibration Engineer and all team members have the right and responsibility to shut down the line in the event of a safety or quality issue.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelors Degree Preferred - or additional experience
• 3-5 Years of experience inside Manufacturing with strong Quality, Calibration, Manufacturing/Process Engineering knowledge - Automotive preferred
• Strong analytical skills, use of gauges, precise measurements, and system knowledge. Microsoft applications including Excel
• ASQ Certification is a plus

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