Quality Assurance Technician

The Quality Assurance Technician will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across processes and projects within our products. This position requires an individual with advanced technical skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a passion for guiding and mentoring. The successful candidate will contribute to a range of quality assurance tasks, including carrying out inspections, reporting and implementing the Quality Management System (QMS). They will also promote waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

• Perform goods inward, in-process, and final inspection services, ensuring product quality and compliance.
• Verify manufacturing reports and data books, such as welding and NDT certificates, for accuracy and completeness.
• Document product and process non-conformance issues accurately in the company's NCR systems.
• Attend and contribute to FMEA team meetings and project risk reviews, supporting risk management processes.
• Plan, execute, and report process readiness and surveillance audits as per defined requirements.
• Ensure the ongoing effectiveness and accuracy of the calibration system and associated processes, including external calibration activities and equipment calibration.
• Review and change controlled documents as necessary, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Actively participate in improvement teams/projects, promoting waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete and verify all project and business-required quality records and reports, meeting internal and external customer needs.
• Liaise with Third Party Inspectors and Client Representatives, maintaining professional relationships and addressing quality-related requirements.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001 preferred.
• Proficiency in related IT systems and platforms,.
• Proven experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment, with a focus on quality assurance.
• Willingness to travel within the UK for supplier witness activities and support.

• HND or equivalent in a engineering-related discipline, or working towards a recognised qualification.
• Desired CWSIP certification.