We are looking for a Quality Technician to join our client's company in Milton Keynes.
Main Purpose of Job:
Provide Quality Control support to Manufacturing areas, conduct inspection to control, monitor and ensure build integrity.
Collect and process measurement data.
Develop / maintain quality control documentation.
Facilitate root cause analysis and structured implementation of preventative solutions to quality concerns affecting the production cells, through external supply, internal build, finished product standards adherence and customer issues / support.
Responsible for Quality KPI’ s and reporting at Stakeholder meetings.
Main Tasks of Job:
Provide support to assigned Production areas to control in-process quality, identify and report non- conforming product. Promoting a culture of No Fault Forward;
Determine the root cause of defects and action preventative improvement tasks to support stakeholder actions, including the utilisation of practical problem solving / 8D methods;
Monitor & audit in-process quality control systems to ensure accuracy of data collection and early response to process deviation from AQL’s (Acceptable Quality Limits);
Assist in the development of Quality Control Procedures; SPC, X-Bar/R charts and Quality Control Plans, monitor and audit accuracy of data and completed documents, reporting any issues to the Team Leader;
Conduct inspection of ISIR and product parts to drawing specification to ensure effective containment of non-conforming parts; Including Faro arm, digital imaging, and NDT weld testing inspection equipment / methods.
Provide support in calibration of production tooling;
Updating and maintenance of Quality information to support the reporting of accurate KPI’s
Provide support to assigned Production areas to control in-process quality, identify and report non- conforming product and assist in the repair/rework process. Promotion of a culture of ‘No Fault Forward’. Support representatives from appropriate departments to ensure machine build quality is maintained.
Arrange through the relevant area for any necessary supplier technical resource to rectify Access Platforms / items on site, ensuring all necessary preparations are made, to allow for speedy & effective return of the product to the progress. The Quality Technician will be responsible for the co-ordination of supplier rework, including identification of agreed preventative actions.
Attend and report in the relevant stakeholder meetings. Ownership and responsibility for Quality KPI performance for allocated lines. Responsible for providing secure preventative actions to external and internal quality related concerns.
Responsible for supporting Supplier Development activities. Allowing the supply base to achieve the expected quality of supply and improve their performance
Working with internal suppliers to provide support for the elimination of secondary inspection, drive improvements with the team and reduce NVA costs.
Provide measurement data for New Products to support the accurate validation of process capability.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. This includes undertaking personal development training and the training of others.
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience in engineering / manufacturing practices; Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and structural fabrication / welding.
Accredited inspector qualification, e.g. PCN level 1 for welding inspection
Ability to use measuring equipment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Computer literate – with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint also Access but not essential.
Experience, knowledge of the assembly of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
ONC or equivalent qualification
Ability to work within a team structure
Good Organisation Skills.
Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2008/ 2015)
Experience of a production manufacturing system (SAP, Visual).
Knowledge and ability to carry out machine weight test and PDI (Pre delivery inspection of machines) would be an advantage.
Benefits:
Christmas bonus (on avg £500 per year, usually paid in December).
5% Contributory Pension
Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme (2 x Annual Salary)
Westfield health scheme (claim back money for optical and dental expenses, kids can be added at no extra cost).
Cycle to Work Scheme
Referral Scheme
Westfield Rewards – store/restaurant discounts once a Westfield health member
Free parking on-site
Subsidised food and drinks
Salary 13.28 + Quality Bonus (bonus guaranteed at £50 per week, but on avg closer to £100 per week).
Schedule: 08:00 – 16:30, Monday – Friday
Overtime is available and paid at premium rates of x1.5 or x2.0 depending on hours worked.
If this feels like you, please APPLY NOW, we would love to hear from you!