Senior Test & Calibration Project Engineer

Test & Calibration Senior Contractor (6-9 Month Contract) The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Test & Calibration Senior Contractor to support the transfer of specialist electronic and testing operations between European and UK manufacturing facilities. This project-focused role will involve significant time spent in the Netherlands, working closely with local teams to facilitate knowledge transfer, establish testing and calibration processes, and support operational ramp-up activities in the UK. You will need to be fluent in both Dutch and English as it's a kay role liaising between the two sites and teams. The position is expected to involve approximately 3 out of 4 weeks in the Netherlands and 1 week in the UK for the first 5 months and then it will drop to circa 50/50 split between the UK and the Netherlands throughout the remaining project duration. Key Responsibilities * Lead and support the transfer of testing and calibration processes between sites. * Work alongside local engineering teams to capture knowledge, document procedures, and identify best practices. * Validate and test instruments in accordance with established protocols. * Diagnose equipment and system faults and support corrective actions. * Review, update, and create test procedures, work instructions, and checklists. * Develop training plans and support the upskilling of technicians, engineers, and team leaders. * Assess testing and calibration equipment requirements and support procurement activities. * Create calibration certificates and ensure compliance with applicable standards. * Manage laboratory setup activities, including environmental controls and equipment qualification. * Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous improvement initiatives. * Oversee transfer plans, ensuring project milestones and deliverables are achieved. Candidate Requirements Essential * Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. * Fluent Dutch and English speaking / writing skills. * Extensive experience in testing and calibration of electronic, instrumentation, laboratory, or precision equipment. * Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills to component level. * Experience performing calibrations and producing calibration certificates. * Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. * Strong organisational and project management skills. * Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent communication and documentation skills. Desirable * Experience supporting site transfers, manufacturing relocations, or operational integration projects. * Knowledge of laboratory compliance requirements and environmental controls. * Experience developing training programmes and technical documentation. What's on Offer * 6-9 month contract opportunity. * International project exposure with travel to the Netherlands. * Opportunity to play a key role in a major operational transfer programme. * Collaborative engineering environment focused on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Working Environment The role combines office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. Applicants should be comfortable working within temperature and humidity-controlled laboratory settings and travelling internationally as required. Please reach out Saffron 01296737349 JBRP1_UKTJ