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Calibration Engineer

GKN Automotive
Catawba, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025 CLOSED ON 1/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calibration Engineer position at GKN Automotive?

Calibration Engineer (future Metrology/Calibration lead)

Location: Newton

Salary: circa $83 – $110k depending on experience

Application Closing Date:
Sunday December 14th

Please note:
We warmly welcome applications from the Armed Forces community. This role would suit someone with experience as a Calibration Technician/Engineer.

We will very much appreciate your skills such as:

  • Initiative, teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Discipline, reliability, and a strong work ethic
  • Adaptability and resilience

About Us: GKN Automotive
are a global leader in precision engineering and manufacturing, committed to delivering high-quality solutions across industries. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, we empower our employees to drive meaningful impact through their expertise and dedication.

Join us and be part of a company that values integrity, performance, and professional growth.

This position offers the opportunity to shape metrology strategy, support audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive excellence in measurement and calibration processes.

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive wages
  • Career Development
  • Free access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Education reimbursement
  • Employee recognition
  • Car purchase discounts
  • Exclusive discounts on a wide variety of categories from electronics, health & wellness, travel, beauty, tickets, entertainment, automotive and more

Position Purpose:

As a Calibration engineer/lead,
you would be developed
to oversee and manage calibration activities across our operations. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measurement systems and equipment used in production and quality control. You will lead and guide the calibration team to develop and maintain calibration procedures and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal requirements.

Skills that will set you up for success in this role:

  • Knowledge of calibration methods, equipment, and documentation practices
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications related to measurement systems
  • Analytical skills and ability to use statistical tools for measurement system analysis
  • Effective communication with confidence in your leadership potential and ability to communicate with several different teams
  • Familiarity with related quality standards

Salary : $83,000 - $110,000

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