Quality Technician

Xaar PLC; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inkjet technology company in the UK is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to oversee the execution of quality control strategies. This role involves conducting audits, collaborating with production teams, and communicating quality issues to senior management. The ideal candidate has experience in high-tech manufacturing, a strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for growth and learning within the company are abundant.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-value, high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience with handling and processing sensitive electronics.
• Experience in delivering communications to groups or teams.
• Use of microscopic inspection equipment.
• Delivering communications to groups / teams.
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Deployment and use of problem solving methodologies.
• Understanding of inkjet printing (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) strategy.
• Conduct QRQC audits and inspections.
• Support operations teams with problem-solving and investigations.
• Communicate quality issues to management.
• Train production teams on quality processes.
• Communicating quality issues to both the shop floor and to senior management.
• Supporting implementation of effective containment actions.
• Driving root cause determination and corrective/preventive actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Determination to improve products & processes

Positive outlook and willingness to learn

Strong communication skills

Problem solving methodologies

MS Office

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Microscopic inspection equipment

Job description

Location: Huntingdon with some travel to Cambridge as required

Department: Operations

Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.

Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.

Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible

Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly

Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve

Integrity – we deliver on our promises

Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other

Purpose of Role

To provide front line oversight and execution of Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) strategy and to support business wide quality improvements

Reporting Relationships:

Operations Quality Manager

Key Accountabilities:

• Executing QRQC audits & inspections to identify product quality improvement opportunities
• Working with Production / Process Engineering teams to implement containment and corrective actions
• Actively inputting into Tier 1 / 2 briefings and providing product quality feedback
• Support operations teams with problem solving and 8D investigations
• Highlighting product quality issues and escalating to correct level with appropriate tool
• Communicating quality issues to both the shop floor and to senior management
• Supporting implementation of effective containment actions
• Driving relevant people / departments to determine root causes of problems and effective corrective / preventative actions
• Provide training to production teams on quality processes
• Building and maintaining trust and good rapport with key stakeholder whilst simultaneously helping to drive accountability

Key Internal Relationships:

Production operators, Production Supervisors and Team Leaders, Quality Engineers, Supplier Quality engineers, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Facilities Engineering

Person Specification:

• Focussed with strong attention to detail
• Determined to improve products & process
• Desire and drive to improve themselves
• A positive outlook and active willingness to learn
• Willingness to actively challenge others and drive accountability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with appreciation of active listening

Experience of;

• High-value, high-tech manufacturing
• Handling / Processing of sensitive electronics
• Detailed product inspection against documented standards
• Use of microscopic inspection equipment
• Delivering communications to groups / teams
• MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Deployment and use of problem solving methodologies
• Understanding of Inkjet printing (desirable)