Calibration Engineer

Goodyear. More Driven.

Primary Purpose of the Position

In our Product Performance Insight department (Tire Testing – Proving Grounds and Labs), as calibration engineer, you will supervise and coordinate the calibration process of operational assets (accuracy and reliability) as well as all aspects related to metrology, calibration strategy, 17025 and non-17025 audits. You will work closely with a team of test engineers, operational leaders and technicians to secure calibration related activities, document procedures, maintain IT metrology related systems and ensure compliance with regulatory and Goodyear standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Multisite position  (tire testing laboratory, proving ground – located in Luxembourg and France)
• Supervise and coordinate the calibration process of operational assets (accuracy and reliability for our testing equipment)
• Supervise all aspects related to metrology, calibration strategy, 17025 and non-17025 audits.
• Represent Product Performance insights dept for internal and external audits 17025, non-17025, type approval and any other regulatory body.
• Maintain IT metrology related systems and ensure compliance with regulatory and Goodyear standards.
• Program and maintain calibration procedures and work instructions in MET/Cal by being able to code autonomously all procedures.
• Evaluate the measurement uncertainty of measuring instruments.
• Maintain the asset management software (MET/Team) to comply with regulatory standards and be able to master all software coding autonomously.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement calibration schedules and procedures as per scope, including direct interaction with suppliers, procurement and operations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders (17025 & support functions) regarding calibration and measurement issues (incl. management of RCA analysis).
• Contribute to the evaluation and selection of new measurement equipment and technologies when being able to have a complete engineering understanding of equipment (with support from Test Engineering).
• Stay updated with 17025 requirements and related updates.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices in calibration techniques and related masters.
• Contribute, comply with and follow-up of all Goodyear System requirements.
• Contribute to a safe working environment, comply with all safety requirements and instructions, contribute to JRA/OBT process (so being fully knowledgeable of machine directive and related ISO standards).
• Contribute to continuous improvement process (OFI - Kaizen).
• Backup APM engineer when requested (audit and calibration report approval).

To join our team, you will need:

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical.

Languages

Fluent in English and French. Any other languages are considered an asset.

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in relevant environment, ideally automotive industry.
• Technical background in mechanical/electrical domain.
• Experience in metrology and 17025 related environment is an asset.
• Project management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer skills (basics in programming is an asset), Met/Track-Met/Team-Met/Cal.
• Knowledge in electrics/electronics, sensor systems.
• Knowledge in quality systems (IATF 16949), Metrology, ISO 17025.
• Strong communication skills.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.