Junior Quality Technician

SBR (Southbourne Rubber); Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SBR (Southbourne Rubber) is seeking a Quality Engineer in Havant. The role involves approving incoming materials, conducting inspections, and maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a quality role and a qualification in Quality Engineering/Systems. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 are essential. This position supports continuous improvement activities and ensuring compliance with quality systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality role.
• Proactive and positive attitude, able to support team members.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Approve incoming goods and production by performing tests.
• Document inspection results and liaise with production manager.
• Conduct Quality Systems audits and assist with training.

Skills

Quality Engineering/Systems experience

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Qualification in Quality Engineering/Systems

Tools

Measurement tools and equipment

Job description

Reporting to and taking day to day targets and direction from the Quality Manager. Maintain quality standards by approving / rejecting incoming products / materials, in-process production, and finished products, and recording quality results.

To act as an ambassador for the company, promoting a positive image both internally and externally, demonstrating support of our strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Approve incoming goods / materials and in-process production by confirming to specification / inspection requirements; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting unacceptable products / materials and communicating required adjustment to the production manager.
• Approve finished products by confirming to specification / inspection requirements; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning product for re-work; confirming re-work; certificate of conformance.
• Document inspection results and customer / supplier returns by completing reports and logs; liaising with production manager and company buyer; follow through to closure; maintain traceable records.
• Keep measuring equipment operating by following operating instructions; confirming calibration status prior to use; reporting damaged / out of calibration equipment; update job knowledge by participating in training opportunities.
• Conduct Quality Systems audits and assist in training/guidance to other auditors; assist with first off sample approvals; completion of First Article inspection Reports (FAIR).
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities; support and lead process improvement activities; support other functional areas; collate quality data; report on KPIs; attend meetings; perform root cause analysis; maintain a clean and tidy working environment.

Required Job Skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality role; Qualification in Quality Engineering/Systems or Appropriate engineering discipline.
• Proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to support team members; articulate; confident; responsive.
• Able to communicate at all levels within the business; good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present data effectively.
• Excellent time management; planning and prioritising activities; ability to work on own initiative; team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications; working knowledge of business systems.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001; knowledge of measurement tools and equipment; understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes; problem-solving skills; analytical skills; ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.