Quality Assurance Technician

Ambitek Limited; Chirnside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold quality standards and ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include performing inspections and testing, conducting calibrations, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree along with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a safety-first culture in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality control or assurance role.
• A qualification in 6 sigma green belt or above is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards.
• Perform regular instrument calibrations.
• Inspect and test products at various stages to ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Root cause analysis

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific, technical or engineering discipline

Tools

6 sigma green belt

ISO auditing

Job description

The Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a key role in upholding and improving the standards that keep our customers satisfied and our workplace safe. Reporting to the Quality Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring customer satisfaction through consistent adherence to quality standards;
• Adherence to health, safety and hygiene procedures, whilst driving a safety- first culture;
• Performing regular instrument calibrations in line with the calibration schedule;
• Inspecting and testing products at various stages of the process to ensure quality compliance;
• Assisting with product retests and manage dispositioning of non- conforming/stopped product;
• Supporting finished pack audits and documentation;
• Conducting environmental testing and generate accurate reports;
• Carrying out routine process checks to maintain consistent production standards;
• Leading or supporting customer claim investigations, providing root cause analysis and solutions;
• Performing detailed troubleshooting on the paper machine and customer converting lines;
• Assisting with machine trials, conducting hands-on product testing (including flexible work patterns as required).

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality control or assurance role, or a degree in a relevant scientific, technical or engineering discipline
• A qualification in 6 sigma green belt or above, along with ISO auditor experience, is desirable
• The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, precision and accuracy in testing and reporting, have strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills and have a strong work ethic, along with a proactive and independent approach

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