Calibration & Witness Inspection Coordinator

About this role

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining all calibration activities for inspection, measuring and test equipment, while managing customer, classification society and third-party witness inspections throughout the manufacturing process. The role ensures compliance with contractual requirements, international standards, and the company's Quality Management System. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Maintain the calibration register for all inspection, measuring and test equipment.

Schedule and coordinate calibration activities. Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated before use and remains within its calibration period. Liaise with accredited calibration laboratories. Review calibration certificates for compliance with relevant standards. Maintain calibration records and certificates within the document management system. Identify, quarantine and report out-of-calibration equipment. Prepare and manage witness inspection schedules in accordance with project requirements.

Coordinate inspections involving customers, classification societies, third-party inspectors and regulatory authorities. Issue inspection notifications within contractual timescales. Ensure inspection readiness prior to witness attendance. Coordinate manufacturing departments to ensure inspection hold points are achieved. Record inspection outcomes and distribute inspection reports. Monitor the closure of punch list items and inspection comments.

Maintain inspection status reports for project teams. Assisting with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant quality standards and regulations. Contribute to the maintenance of an orderly and safe working environment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent organisational and planning skills. Highly organised and methodical. Self-motivated with a proactive approach. Strong attention to detail.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Knowledge of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs). Good understanding of quality management systems. ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems ISO 17025 – Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories (where applicable) ISO 3834 – Quality Requirements for Fusion Welding of Metallic Materials Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience using ERP, MRP or quality management software.