Quality Technician

Quality Technician (Full Time)
Shannon, Ireland

Description

The Company
We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join a growing team based in a facility in Shannon. This organisation combines global expertise with a strong local presence in its specialised field. The company offers an excellent culture, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Quality Technician Job Purpose
Ensures quality standards are maintained by approving incoming parts, performing first-off and finished product inspections, recording results, and generating quality reports.

Quality Technician Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pre-plan and prepare First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for incoming products from Production.
• Approve first articles by verifying specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, rejecting unacceptable parts, and communicating adjustments to production operators/supervisors.
• Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting tests, and managing re-work where necessary.
• Document inspection results through reports and logs, summarize re-work and waste, and input data into the quality database.
• Acquire and maintain material and sub-contract certificates for FAI report submission.
• Keep measurement equipment in good working condition by following operating instructions, and arranging for repairs and calibration as needed.
• Conduct tests and quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and tolerances.
• Perform internal audits and process audit checks throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Verify production samples (first-off and last-off) to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Participate in investigations of non-conformances, customer complaints, and health & safety issues.
• Support the maintenance of the Quality Management System across the organisation.
• Identify areas for improvement in quality control processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager or Engineers.

Key Requirements:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in dimensional measurement inspections using metric and imperial units, and skilled use of calipers, height gauges, and thread gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Outstanding communication abilities and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.

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