Senior Quality Technician

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8 months ago
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26687/617

£30,000 - £34,000

What you get?

A starting salary of £30,000 - £34,000
Career development path toward a quality management role
Early finish on a Friday
8% total pension
Death in service x3
A well-established manufacturer of cutting-edge devices are currently looking for a Senior Quality Technician. You will lead quality inspection, testing, and process control activities on site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quality Technician or Quality Engineer that is looking for a stable business in which they can develop their career.

What you will be doing?

Quality Inspection and Testing (25%)
Quality Leadership and Strategic Development (15%)Lead quality initiatives across the organisation

Develop quality control strategies and improvement plans

Manufacturing Process Support (20%)Create, disseminate, evaluate, and report on manufacturing efficiency metrics

Review, create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Quality Control and Management (15%)Identify incoming non-conformances

Address quality concerns/improvements with suppliers

Issue and manage Corrective And Preventative Action (CAPA) where required

A full copy of the job description can be provided upon request

What you need?

3+ years experience in a quality control or quality assurance role
Manufacturing background
Experience with MRP systems (Epicor experience preferred but not essential)
Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings and schematics
Experience with SOP creation and documentation management
Any experience with 5Why and Ishikawa would be beneficial

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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