Quality Technician

Refeyn; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Oxford is seeking a Quality Lead to manage inspections, ensure compliance, and drive corrective actions. Candidates should have GCSE-level education and experience in mechanical/electronic fields. The role offers a salary between £32,000 and £39,000, along with comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 7% employer matched pension

Private health insurance

Linkedin Learning access

Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage non-conforming components and assemblies.
• Perform investigations and develop corrective/preventative actions.
• Conduct inspections on production items throughout manufacturing.
• Manage goods-inwards inspections on components and assemblies.
• Support supplier management processes.
• Assist in calibration management.
• Conduct root cause analysis and 8D reports.
• Support internal audits and relevant quality tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Minimum GCSE Level or equivalent experience

Tools

Basic metrology equipment

Job description

About the Role

This role will lead the day-to-day management of Goods Inwards Inspection and Finished product inspections (post FAT). This position also focuses on leading the NCR process for internal and supplier rejects. Supports the quality engineer with data to drive corrective actions. Additionally, the role supports the Quality Engineer in departmental activities including calibration, reworks, audits, stock checks, First Pass Yield.

Primary Responsibilities

• Management of non-conforming components and assemblies.
• Performing investigations and develop corrective and preventative actions
• Perform QC checks and inspections on production items throughout the manufacturing process
• Managing goods-inwards inspections on components and assemblies e.g. mechanical and electronics
• Support the creation and ongoing administration of the supplier management processes
• Assisting in creation and administration of calibration management system
• Conducting root cause analysis, 8D reports, SCARs (fishbone diagram, 5WHY\'s etc)
• To support the Quality Department in any other relevant quality tasks including but not limited to internal audits, preparation of procedures or assisting with investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE Level or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience within mechanical/electronic preferred
• Primary optical experience is beneficial but not necessary
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to use basic metrology equipment
• Quick to learn and possess a keen eye for detail.
• Organised and structured approach to their work
• Complying with all standards, internal policies and legal regulations that apply to the finished product
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong team-working skills coupled with an ability to build relationships with different people and groups.

Why work for Refeyn?

Compensation And Core Benefits

• We anticipate a salary between £32,000 and £39,000 for this role, depending on the candidate\'s experience.
• 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
• Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
• Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.

Family Friendly Benefits

Refeyn offers the Enjoy Benefits Nursery Scheme to employees after 3 months, and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.

Supporting your Development

All employees receive access to Linkedin Learning which offers thousands of courses to support their personal and professional development. We also run frequent training sessions on both hard and soft skills.

Creating an Engaging Culture

Refeyn supports hybrid working where the role allows and offers flexible start and finish times. We also have a subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees and a vibrant social calendar which includes holiday parties and midsummer festivals plus an annual team budget for managers to plan team-building activities.

If you have any questions or would like to know more detail, we\'d love to hear from you !