Quality Technician (Days)
hace 1 día
Basildon
Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with Krystal Technology UK Ltd, a specialist manufacturer of high-purity fused quartz and fused silica components serving the semiconductor, photonics, industrial and scientific sectors, with their search for an experienced Quality Technician. Key Duties: • The role will support the Quality Manager with QMS activities, ISO 9001 preparation, internal audits, non-conformities, supplier audits, customer complaints, corrective actions, continuous improvement projects and Quality-related meetings. The role will also act as the main Quality contact for calibration activities across site, covering measuring equipment and MFCs/gas control equipment., • The Quality Control Technician will maintain a strong understanding of product specifications and inspection requirements and will be capable of carrying out QC inspections to a high standard to provide effective cover for the QC team. The role requires a flexible and technically capable approach, with the ability to work across a broad range of Quality activities. Key Duties: • Act as the main Quality contact for calibration activities across site, including measuring equipment, working with external laboratories and MFCs/gas control equipment, ensuring calibration schedules, records and requirements are maintained and achieving relevant KPIs., • Maintain a strong understanding of product specifications, drawings, geometrical tolerances and inspection requirements, supporting the development and improvement of inspection methods., • Make independent decisions regarding non-conforming products within defined procedures and delegated authority, including agreed value thresholds, escalating matters outside this authority to the Quality Manager., • Support the investigation, assessment and resolution of product non-conformities and contribute to corrective actions., • Carry out final, in-process and goods-inwards inspections to a high standard, providing cover for the QC team and demonstrating best practice., • Develop and where required carry out First Article Inspections (FAI) and measurement studies, including Gauge R&R and other appropriate measurement system analysis techniques., • Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the Sage X3 Quality Management module., • Maintain and update Quality Management KPIs, ensuring assigned targets are achieved and relevant information is accurately recorded., • Maintain Quality procedures, manuals, databases and controlled records, ensuring information is accurate, current and traceable., • Support the Quality Manager with third party ISO 9001 audits and conduct internal audits in accordance with the internal audit program., • Support with conducting supplier audits where required., • Support the Quality Manager with customer claims, including investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions and maintaining associated records., • Support and lead continuous improvement and Quality projects to improve product Quality or site processes, using appropriate problem-solving tools such as Ishikawa, PDCA, 5 whys and 8D., • Train to become an administrator and point of contact for the site's Document Management System (Momentum)., • Represent the Quality function at relevant site meetings, providing Quality information, updates and technical input., • Carry out routine laboratory testing / tasks to provide cover for the Laboratory Coordinator when required. Key Requirements: • Minimum 3 years' experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, inspection or a similar Quality role, preferably within a manufacturing environment., • Strong understanding of geometrical tolerancing and inspection principles, including the ability to interpret basic engineering drawings, tolerances and acceptance criteria., • Experience using inspection and measurement equipment, with a good understanding of measurement and calibration principles., • Experience or demonstrated competence in calibration activities and maintaining calibration schedules and records., • Experience conducting internal or supplier audits., • Experience investigating Quality issues and supporting corrective actions and structured problem-solving techniques such as Ishikawa, PDCA, 5 whys and 8D., • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple Quality activities, deadlines and priorities., • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the Quality function professionally and communicate technical Quality information clearly., • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and use business and Quality systems., • Experience with basic data analysis and ability to create / maintain reports., • Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned activities and escalate issues appropriately., • Flexible approach with the ability to support Quality Control, Quality Management and laboratory activities. The Package: • £32,000 per annum., • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays., • Salary sacrifice pension scheme., • Company bonus based on performance., • 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:15 and Friday 07:30-12:30. JBRP1_UKTJ