Quality Assurance & Control Technician - Milton Keynes
Friday 31 March 2023
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About Niftylift
Founded in 1985 by Roger Bowden, Niftylift has grown to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, with over 500 employees in the UK and USA.
Our Culture
Our culture is one of openness, participation, accountability, flexibility and teamwork. We believe people to be our prime asset and highly value and rely on employee involvement to achieve our goals. We operate as a single-status organisation and all employees are treated fairly and equally, whatever their role within the organisation.
Staff Benefits
Our staff welfare program includes benefits such as staff healthcare, staff discounts, subsidised food, death in service, a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, a dedicated on-site staff induction and training centre as well as regular staff events. e.g. company luncheons, family open days and Christmas parties.
Introduction
The Quality Assurance & Control Technician will provide quality control support to Manufacturing areas, conduct inspections to control, monitor and ensure build integrity. They will collect and process measurement data, and develop / maintain quality control documentation. The successful candidate will facilitate root cause analysis and structured implementation of preventative solutions to quality concerns through external supply, internal build, finished product standards adherence and customer issues / support. They will also be responsible for Quality KPI’ s and reporting at Stakeholder meetings.
Working Hours
The working hours for this role will be 40 basic hours per week, 08:00 - 16:30 Monday - Friday, with structured overtime requirements.
How To Apply
If you'd like to apply for this role you can contact us via any one of the following methods:
- Apply online - fill out the form below
- Send us an email with your CV and a covering letter to hr@niftylift.com
- Give us a call on +44 1908 223456 and ask to speak to the HR department.
- Request a call-back from Niftylift (candidates only):
The Role in More Detail
- Support quality issues with Build
- Inspect / Measure / Investigate non-conforming parts including rejects
- Raise QN/QR quality concerns
- Raise NLY & Process including IQN
- Manage reduction of line quality related KPI's. QR/QN,FDF,IQN,NLY, CFB, PDI
- Control supplier returns & Quarantine
- Support Stakeholder meeting.
- Request Production resource for hands on rectification.
- Maintain iAuditor in process inspection structure.
- Customer feedback checks
- Stock checks for quality related issues.
- Concessions
- Containment of all line quality issues until proven prevention in place.
- Stock accuracy of quality locations
- Hands-on calibration checks for allocated areas.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience in engineering / manufacturing practices; Mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and structural fabrication / welding.
- Accredited inspector qualification, e.g. PCN level 1 for welding inspection
- Ability to use measuring equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Computer literate – with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint also Access but not essential.
- Experience, and knowledge of the assembly of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- ONC or equivalent qualification
- Ability to work within a team structure
- Good Organisation Skills.
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2008/ 2015)
- Experience of a production manufacturing system (SAP, Visual).
- Knowledge and ability to carry out machine weight tests and PDI (Pre-delivery inspection of machines) would be an advantage.
Characteristics
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels, including a good level of presentation skills (verbal & written) for measured data and in-process quality concerns;
- Positive can-do attitude to problem solving, developing systems, and improving business performance;
- Ability to promote team working culture and demonstrate team ethics;
- Demonstrate a methodical approach to tasks, adherence to procedures, and auditing of processes
Remuneration
The above role offers a competitive salary, healthcare scheme, contributory pension, life insurance, and holiday allowance scheme.