JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Calibration
O*NET Code:
17-2141.00 (Mechanical Engineers)
Job Level:
L3.5 — Senior Specialist
Job Code:
WR-Engineering-07
Sector:
Engineering
Company:
Wadi Al-Rafidain Company
Division:
Mechanical / Calibration
Department:
Engineering
Section:
Calibration
Reports To:
 
Subordinates:
 
Functional Manager
 
 
Job Purpose
Lead the calibration programme for mechanical instruments and equipment, ensure traceability to international standards, and own validation/qualification of measurement systems. The role acts as the first line of leadership for the team — driving discipline, quality, and continuous improvement on a daily basis, escalating issues quickly, and developing the next generation of specialists. It is also responsible for ensuring that all documentation produced by the team meets data-integrity and audit-readiness standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
●  Plan and supervise the site's calibration master schedule.
●  Calibrate complex mechanical systems and validate measurement uncertainty.
●  Maintain ISO 17025 alignment and traceability of standards.
●  Lead investigations of out-of-tolerance instruments and impact assessments.
●  Coach and develop junior calibration staff.
●  Support qualification and validation of new equipment.
●  Schedule shift coverage, assign daily tasks, and balance workload across team members.
●  Conduct daily start-of-shift briefings and end-of-shift handovers to maintain operational continuity.
●  Identify training needs of team members and deliver on-the-job coaching to close skill gaps.
●  Investigate and document incidents, deviations, and near-misses; recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; ISO 17025 / metrology certifications preferred.
 
● Languages: Working proficiency in Arabic (native or near-native) and English (intermediate or above for technical reading and reporting).
● Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the company's enterprise systems (ERP/LIMS/CMMS as applicable to the role).
Experience
7+ years in calibration / metrology.
 
● Track record of successful delivery in a comparable role within a regulated or quality-driven environment.
● Demonstrated ability to operate within an Iraqi-Group setting, working with internal stakeholders across functions and external regulators / partners.
Skills & Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Knowledge
●  Mechanical metrology
●  ISO 17025 and uncertainty
●  Equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Skills
●  Advanced calibration techniques
●  Investigation writing
●  Coaching
Abilities
●  Apply rigorous metrological judgement
●  Lead a small technical team
●  Communicate with QA and engineering
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
●     Calibration schedule adherence — Target: ≥ 98% | Frequency: Monthly | Source: Calibration register
●  OOT incidents resolved — Target: Closed within target | Frequency: Per event | Source: OOT log
●  Junior development — Target: ≥ 90% plan completion | Frequency: Annual | Source: HRIS
 
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