An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve includes an actuator mountable to a valve assembly such that a single actuator design can be utilized for different valve assemblies. The actuator is linked to the valve assembly through a calibration plug that provides for the calibration of an actuator armature position to a desired valve element position. The interface between the armature and valve element with the calibration plug provide adjustment and calibration to tailor operation of the actuator to a desired operation of the valve assembly.