Lead Quality Assurance Technician

Gi Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Technician to ensure the quality of products and support internal quality issues in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should have experience with quality assurance processes and possess strong analytical skills. This position offers excellent working conditions and opportunities for advancement within quality assurance roles.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

Free parking

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with quality assurance processes.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of all products purchased from suppliers.
• Drive quality culture across the business.
• Conduct inspections of components and provide feedback.
• Maintain measurement equipment as per calibration system.

Skills

Ability to read drawings and understand technical specifications

Previous experience using PPAP, MSA, CMM, or similar equipment

Ability to use intermediate measurement equipment

Ability to analyze and report data and measurements

Understanding of business systems such as OneERP/SAP

Strong team-working skills

Proactive attitude with a 'can do' approach

Desire to gain Quality Qualifications

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a well-known manufacturer within the Leamington area, seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Technician to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity, ideally suited to someone with previous experience.

Purpose of the Job:

• To assure the quality of all products purchased from suppliers.
• To provide assistance and support to internal issues or outgoing inspection where required.

Duties:

• Help drive the quality culture across the business.
• Assure the quality of both internal and external supplier components through inspection (dimensional and visual) using drawings, specifications, and equipment.
• Conduct incoming parts inspection against FAIRS, ISIR.
• Review, approve, and provide technical support for supplier PPAP submissions within the scope of AIAG manuals for APQP and PPAP in line with company Business Systems.
• Work with suppliers to ensure project readiness through the product and process validation stages against strict timelines.
• Assist with the maintenance of all measurement equipment in line with the calibration system.
• Assist in CAPA using quality toolbox & 8D.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with Health and Safety regulations at all times.
• Assist, where applicable, to ensure that the company maintains all externally accredited certifications and works within relevant guidelines.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to read drawings and understand technical specifications.
• Previous experience using PPAP, MSA, CMM, or similar equipment.
• Ability to use intermediate measurement equipment.
• Ability to analyze and report data and measurements.
• Understanding of business systems such as OneERP/SAP.
• Strong team-working skills and the ability to identify when a team approach is required.
• Proactive attitude with a 'can do' approach.
• Desire to complete and gain Quality Qualifications, working towards a Quality Assurance Technician status.

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working to IATF16494 standard or equivalent.
• Knowledge of CMM or similar laboratory equipment.
• Experience with MSA (Measurement System Analysis).

Job Benefits:

• Excellent working conditions
• Free parking
• Overtime opportunities

If you are interested in working for a well-established manufacturing business, please email your application.

For support or assistance, contact your local Gi Group office.

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Gi Group includes several companies such as Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, and others. Gi Group Ireland Limited acts as an Employment Agency for this role.

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