Calibration Engineer 3

Title: Calibration Engineer 3
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift : 1st Shift | Mon-Fri 8a to 5p
Compensation: $35/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:

Sterling Engineering is seeking a hands-on Calibration Engineer to manage and continuously improve the calibration program supporting a growing manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for ensuring production tooling, gauges, and measurement equipment remain calibrated, compliant, and available to support manufacturing operations.The ideal candidate will have experience managing calibration systems within a manufacturing environment, coordinating third-party calibration vendors, maintaining ISO-compliant documentation, and performing in-house calibrations. Candidates must have a strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Laboratory Accreditation requirements, including traceability to NIST standards, and be able to explain the ISO procedures governing calibration compliance. Experience with Atlas Copco smart tooling, torque wrench calibration, and other precision measurement equipment is highly preferred.

Job Duties: 

•  Manage the site's calibration program for manufacturing tooling, gauges, and inspection equipment.

• Coordinate all calibration activities to ensure tools remain certified and production downtime is minimized.

• Schedule, track, and manage recurring calibration requirements using calibration management software.

• Maintain complete electronic and physical calibration records to support ISO compliance and customer audits.

• Ensure calibration records demonstrate proper traceability to NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) standards where applicable.

• Coordinate third-party calibration vendors, obtain quotations, secure approvals, process purchase requisitions, and track purchase orders.

• Perform in-house calibration of torque wrenches and other approved tooling.

• Learn and eventually become the site's subject matter expert for Atlas Copco torque tool calibration.

• Assist with implementation of new calibration equipment and master standards.

• Develop calibration procedures, work instructions, and standardized processes that align with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

• Develop calibration procedures, work instructions, and standardized processes for future in-house calibration capabilities.

• Evaluate calibration certificates and verify equipment meets specification requirements.

• Manage failed calibrations, lost tooling, expired certifications, and corrective actions.

• Maintain calibration labels and ensure all production tools remain within calibration dates.

• Support implementation of backup tooling and calibration planning to minimize production interruptions.

• Work closely with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams to support manufacturing operations.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality requirements and internal quality management systems.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to tooling management and calibration processes.

Qualifications: 

•  3–5+ years of calibration experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing calibration programs for production tooling and measurement equipment.

• Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration Laboratory Accreditation requirements.

• Ability to explain the ISO procedures governing calibration laboratory accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025) and demonstrate an understanding of calibration traceability to NIST standards.

• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems and calibration documentation requirements.

• Experience with Atlas CopCo Smart Tools or torque tool calibration strongly preferred.

• Experience coordinating third-party calibration vendors.

• Ability to interpret calibration certificates and verify equipment conformance.

• Experience maintaining calibration databases and documentation systems.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.

• Excellent written communication skills with experience developing procedures and work instructions.

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform in-house calibrations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.