Quality Technician

We are recruiting for a Quality Technician to join our client within their Quality Control department. The successful candidate will ensure the inspection and testing of all fuel cells and contribute to the continuous improvement of the department.

There will be full training given to the successful candidate upon starting in the role. We are looking for somebody with a keen interest in Quality Control and experience working in a Quality inspection role, using equipment such as verniers and height gauges.

Job Role

As a Quality Technician, you will be required to conduct pressure tests and inspections on any products, as well as goods in inspection, reporting any issues found to a Quality Engineer or Quality Supervisor

Main Duties

* Inspect and pressure test machined, fabricated, electrical and composite parts, reporting any issues found

* Inspection, marking & processing of Bladders through to Final Assembly from Cell Production

* Inspection, marking & processing of Bladders through to Despatch from Cell Production or Final Assembly

* Label parts once inspected while maintaining records in our ERP system and MS Excel logs

* Support buddy checks within the Engineering Workshop, Moulding & Final Assembly departments as required

* Conduct derivative testing on raw material samples as required following detailed work instructions

* Work with the rest of the Quality team to deliver continual improvement across the department

* Work with the rest of the Quality department to ensure that all production areas’ Quality Control requirements are supported

* Using hand metrology equipment to quality control parts

* Produce inspection reports on items requiring First Article Inspection

* Maintain QMS critical logs including (but not limited to) those for FIA serial numbers and bond viscosity

* Assess customer returned bladders before repair or recertifications

* Raise Internal and Supplier rejects

* Escalating issues found to the correct party in a timely manner

* Use environmentally sustainable practices in accordance with our environmental policy

* Seek ways to reduce waste and energy usage in accordance with our environmental objectives

Other jobs within your capabilities may be requested from time-to-time including any other role that you possess experience in that the Company may require you to fulfil.

Responsibilities & Competence

* Ability to read Engineering drawings

* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

* Knowledge of relevant TS/VDA standards and relevant FIA regulations & standards are desirable but not essential

Job Requirements

* One year of relevant professional experience

* Fluent in English

* Pass in GCSE English & Maths as a minimum

* Qualification in an engineering discipline would be advantageous for this position

* Experience using basic & electronic metrology equipment

* Experience working within a manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential

* Experience of ISO9001 QMS and BS EN9102 reporting are desirable but not essential

* Experience using equipment such as verniers and height gauges is desirable.

The Package

Salary - £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience

33 days’ annual leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company sickness pay

Cycle to Work Scheme Holiday purchase scheme option