Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Location: Newhaven

 

Brightwell is an international leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality and efficient dosing systems.

 

Our story began in 1947, with a clear vision of helping create a cleaner world through our cleaning and hygiene solutions. We currently export our products internationally to over 70 countries, supported by a network of valued partners.

 

 

About the role:

Provide the day-to-day management and liaison with manufacturing of the QC functions. Foster a proactive approach to continually improve product quality standards through effective quality control processes.

 

Benefits

Life Assurance 2X annual salary

Cycle to work scheme

28 day free Brighton and Hove Bus saver

Long service holiday award 5 years = 1 day extra holiday allowance

23 day annual holiday + Bank holidays

Brightwell’s Benefit hub

Employee Assistance Programme

4% matched pension

Key areas of responsibility

Support the production team in the day-to-day operation of the mould shop, and automated production plan ensuring tasks are completed within allocated timescale and that work is planned to the best utilise capacity.

To maintain and develop quality systems throughout the factory operations ensuring that the highest standards of product quality are maintained.

Approves finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work and confirming re-work.

Review and perform RCA on suspect parts.

Conduct ISIR on components as requested by QA engineer.

Perform moulding checks as per documentation and technical drawings

Liaise with production on any quality issues that arise and agree actions to move forward maintain written records outlining decisions and action agreed.

Write programmes for Vertex measurement machine, as and when required

Undertake any ad-hoc projects as requested and any other associated tasks that are deemed reasonable.

Skill set of the role:

Essential

GCSE Level Education

At least 2 years of experience within an inspection role or similar

Good IT skills (Experience in using Microsoft, Excel, Outlook and Word)

Ability to analyse test results to identify failures

High level of work accuracy

Ability to complete tasks against tight deadlines

Understanding of product testing methods

Ability to read technical drawings

High-level of visual awareness

Experience drafting reports and collating data

Confident and assertive

Pro-active, hands-on approach

Adaptable / flexible approach to work

Excellent communication skills

Methodical approach

High level of attention to detail

Ability to make decisions in regards to production process

Desired

Quality testing methods knowledge

Experience working within a quality department or test lab environment

Knowledge of Injection moulding

Experience in ISO 9001 and Quality Systems in general

Experience with data analysis software

Experience with inspection measuring equipment