Quality Technician - United Kingdom - Elysia

Description

Fortescue WAE exists to accelerate the advantage and impact of our clients. We do it through innovative engineering and technology that solves complex problems and brings a step-change in weight, speed, and efficiency. Join us to help fulfil our mission to accelerate an efficient, electric, and sustainable future.

An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Technician to join the Quality department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. To support the weekday late shift with inspection of components, sub-assemblies and completed battery systems. Initial documentation, investigation, and containment of non-conforming material.

Job role:

· Act as the Quality Point of Contact for the weekend shift within battery build

· Undertake and act as Authorised Signatory for in-process inspection and sign-off of sub-assemblies and assemblies

· Perform visual inspections of materials and components, liaising with the quality team, warehouse and manufacturing as required

· Transact appropriate Works Orders through the company designate Production Management System (Visual Factory) and through inspection within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 MRP system

· Perform dimensional inspections of supplied components, in-process and finished manufactured components using CMM, shadowgraph and manual equipment in a timely manner

· Responsible for acceptance or rejection of materials, in-process and finished items

· Utilise product Inspection Plans and Control Plans; provide feedback to update required inspection needs and methods

· Manage reject documentation in accordance with company procedures

· Implement initial investigation and containment actions, utilising structured problem-solving

· Ensure robust and rigorous problem resolution utilising such techniques as 8D utilising Lean and Six Sigma techniques and methodologies such as PDCA and DMAIC as the basis for driving on-going process improvements.

· Develop and support project-specific Quality requirements as and when required;

· Support the implementation of specific, focused 'Quality Improvement Programmes' to deliver year-on- year improvements, utilising KPI analysis, Pareto, FMEA and other relevant tools and techniques.

You'll have:

· Experience in the use of problem resolution tools (8D, 5 Why, 6 Sigma etc.) and techniques is a must

along with proven application and knowledge of ISO9001, TS16949 (IATF16949);

· Read and understand technical documents, drawings and specifications

· Understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

· Proven, relevant metrology experience gained in a manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive volume production or a similar sector.

· Experience working with hand tools, CMM and associated measurement systems. PC-DMIS is currently used on CMM, so familiarity with this software would be beneficial.

· You will have good attention to detail and a logical, methodical approach to ensure accuracy of measurements and records

We'll provide:

• Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
• A supportive and empowering work environment

The closing date for applications is 24th May 2024.

Location:

Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Disclaimers and DEI:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue WAE we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue WAE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.