Supplier Quality Assurance Technician

Job type: Permanent Location: Wrightbus Closing date: Monday 06 Jan 2025 08:00 Wrightbus is now recruiting for Supplier Quality Assurance Technicians. Working Hours- 38-hour week Benefits: Life Insurance, Medicash scheme, Free car parking on site, Canteen and Career progression. #wbstaff Job Title: Supplier Quality Assurance Technician Department: Quality Reports To: Quality Manager Purpose of Post To minimise the impact on Production process of defective materials caused by supplier/sub-contractors Key Tasks Inspection / Auditing Inspection of suppliers/sub-contractors' products to determine acceptability of product and packing method. Evaluate non-conforming product and process through the Reject system. Evaluate new product and complete ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) process. Evaluate approve new / existing supplier through supplier audits. Provide information to supplier/sub-contractor, buyer, QA department regarding nonconforming materials / products. Provide support to Production by elimination of rejects from stock identified by QA or shopfloor personnel. Ensure all rectification/rework of materials is carried out and meets agreed standards. Review stock presentation and packing both in stores and on lines. Carry out material testing as identified in relevant WMP's. Implementation of all relevant processes and procedures within the QMS. Communicate with personnel at all levels, internally and externally in relation to Quality matters. Preparation of Supplier Recovery Costs. Continuous Improvement Communicate with all departments to eliminate defects at the source Identify root causes of any relevant issues and implement solutions with operators, or other departments, to prevent re- occurrence. Identify any operator training needs required to meet WMP/quality standards and refer to Level 4 operators and/or Safety Auditors to undertake training. Where necessary, complete the relevant training record. Provide feedback on any of the issues above to allow Quality documentation to be updated and to carry forward lessons learned. Soft Skills Ability to use computer systems such as office and app-based software Work alongside the managers and operators to create a teamwork environment to promote best practices for Quality Be a competent practical worker and ensure safe, efficient use of all hand tools Willing to work in any other required area and on occasion be willing to train others Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines General Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality. Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. Ensure that you treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner in accordance with the Dignity at Work Procedure. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. You are required to adhere to and promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment. You must maintain high standards of personal accountability. You must follow the training received when using any work items Wrightbus has provided. You must co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for their health, safety, or welfare. You must take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do). You must comply with the no smoking policy. Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role. Note This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Wrightbus is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. Date: December 2024 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.