Quality Control Technician

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Quality Control Engineer. This role is critical in ensuring high standards quality for HVDC Power Transformers. You'll manage inspections, conduct competency validations, and oversee quality controls at every production stage. Your focus will be on maintaining customer satisfaction and driving process improvements to enhance product compliance. Join the team to contribute towards excellence in quality control and product integrity.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of transformer design and manufacture desirable.
• Expertise in quality control techniques required.
• Internal auditor qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality inspection team and ensure effectiveness.
• Conduct competency validations for operators and inspectors.
• Ensure internal quality control validations are followed.
• Maintain measurement device calibration governance.
• Perform spot checks and compliance audits.
• Lead governance meetings to assure standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvements in quality control processes.
• Manage internal quality record administration.
• Review and consolidate manufacturing reports.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Quality Inspection

Auditor Certification

Transformer Expertise

ISO 9001

Tools

Calipers

Coordinate Measuring Machine

Micrometer

GD&T

HACCP

Math

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join our team as a Quality Control Engineer where youll be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of quality for our HVDC Power Transformer PDG. Youll lead the organization and technical support of our Quality inspection team conduct competency validations and oversee quality control validations across various production stages. Your role will involve meticulous measurement device calibration spot checks and compliance audits to uphold stringent quality standards. Additionally youll drive continual improvement in product compliance through process refinement and enhancement while also managing internal quality record administration and providing valuable insights through End of Manufacturing Reports.

As a Quality Control Engineer your passion for customer satisfaction and attention to detail will be essential in maintaining product integrity. Youll play a pivotal role in governance meetings ensuring adherence to quality standards and driving discussions around process improvement opportunities. If youre ready to contribute to our mission of delivering excellence in quality control within the HVDC Power Transformer PDG join us and be part of a dynamic team committed to driving continual improvement and ensuring product excellence.

Team Support

Organize and provide technical support to the Quality inspection team ensuring their effectiveness in maintaining quality standards.

Competency Validation

Conduct Operator and Quality inspector competency validation to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Quality Control Validation

Ensure all internal quality control validations are clearly defined and followed including Design gate stage sign-off Incoming Goods inspection and in-manufacture Quality checks.

Measurement Device Calibration

Oversee measurement device calibration governance to maintain accuracy.

Spot Checks and Compliance Audits

Perform spot checks at workstations and support workshop assessments including compliance audits covering Industrial Rules and Quality control documented requirements.

Governance Meetings

Lead QR1 and QR2 meeting governance to ensure quality standards are met.

Process Improvement

Continuously develop quality control processes including Design processes Incoming Goods and Manufacturing Control Plans to drive improvement in product compliance and defect identification.

Record Administration

Manage internal design and Manufacturing quality record administration and storage.

Reporting

Review and consolidate End Of Manufacturing Reports for the engineering and manufacturing portion.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Transformer Expertise: Desirable in-depth knowledge of transformer design and manufacture.
• Quality Control Skills: Expertise in Quality Control techniques.
• Auditor Certification: Internal auditor qualification.

Desired Characteristics

• Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail to ensure high-quality standards are maintained.
• Customer Satisfaction: Passion for customer satisfaction with a process-oriented approach.
• Influencing Skills: Strong influencing skills and a team player mindset.
• Drive for Improvement: Willingness to promote change drive simplification and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

Required Experience : IC

Key Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Quality Inspection
• Calipers
• Coordinate Measuring Machine
• Food Industry
• GD&T
• ISO 9001
• Math
• Micrometer
• Quality Control
• HACCP
• Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1