QLTY & RELIABILITY TECHNICIAN IV

TE Connectivity Corporation; Witham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quality and reliability seeks a Quality and Reliability Technician for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will ensure compliance with quality systems, inspect components, and support problem-solving initiatives while liaising with customers and suppliers. Join a dynamic team to enhance product quality and improve processes.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies – 5S, Standard Work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test received component parts and products.
• Support teams in problem-solving, emphasizing root cause analysis.
• Prepare performance data and reports.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

High School qualifications in Maths & English

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

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Job Overview

This position reports to the Site Quality Manager. At TE Connectivity, the Quality and Reliability Team is responsible for providing timely quality planning support for products and processes, ensuring they comply with customer and contractual requirements. The Quality and Reliability Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with quality systems and will be responsible for inspecting and testing received component parts and products, supporting teams to solve problems, liaising with customers and suppliers on quality issues, preparing performance data and reports, and supporting the maintenance of the 'Quality Management System.' This is a 12-month fixed-term position to cover maternity leave.

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete tasks using own judgment and initiative.
• Inspect and test received component parts and products.
• Provide timely quality planning support for products and processes.
• Support teams in problem-solving, emphasizing root cause analysis – PPSR Process / 8D Reports.
• Reduce costs and improve processes within the factory.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve quality problems effectively.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality issues.

Job Responsibilities Continued:

• Prepare performance data and reports.
• Support the maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Track and document product history through accurate record keeping and charting techniques.
• Perform statistical process evaluations based on department needs.
• Ensure proper handling of non-conforming products via the Non-Conforming Materials process.
• Assist in parts/materials qualification and execute first article inspection activities and reports.
• Achieve goals within budget and on time.
• Facilitate PPSR events and complete 8D reports.
• Manage complaints and resolve quality issues with suppliers and customers.

Background Requirements:

• High School qualifications in Maths & English.
• Experience in quality roles.
• Knowledge of writing manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Problem-solving skills using 5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa techniques.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies – 5S, Standard Work.
• Good working knowledge of SAP.
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure with a professional and flexible attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Core Competencies:

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Location:

WITHAM, ESS, GB, CM8 3AH

City: WITHAM

State: ESS

Country/Region: GB

Travel: None

Requisition ID: 134950

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