An exciting vacancy has arisen for a Quality Assurance & Control Technician (Line Support) to join the Quality Department based in Milton Keynes.

Niftylift Limited is a private UK company, which was founded in 1985 and has achieved sustained sales growth year after year to become one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. With over 75% of our products exported, we have a vast sales and dealer export network across over 40 countries worldwide, supported by 600+ employees in the UK, based across three centres of excellence manufacturing sites.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide support to assigned Production areas to control in-process quality, identify and report non-conforming product, and promote a culture of No Fault Forward;
• Determine the root cause of defects and action preventative improvement tasks to support stakeholder actions, including the utilisation of practical problem-solving / 8D methods;
• Monitor and audit in-process quality control systems to ensure accuracy of data collection and early response to process deviation from AQL's (Acceptable Quality Limits);
• Assist in the development of Quality Control Procedures; SPC, X-Bar/R charts and Quality Control Plans, monitor and audit accuracy of data and completed documents, reporting any issues to the Team Leader;
• Conduct inspection of ISIR and product parts to drawing specification to ensure effective containment of non-conforming parts; Including Faro arm, digital imaging, and NDT weld testing inspection equipment / methods.
• Provide support in calibration of production tooling;
• Updating and maintain Quality information to support the reporting of accurate KPI's;
• Provide support to assigned Production areas to control in-process quality, identify and report non-conforming product and assist in the repair/rework process. Support representatives from appropriate departments to ensure machine build quality is maintained.
• Arrange through the relevant area for any necessary supplier technical resource to rectify Access Platforms / items on site. The Quality Technician will be responsible for the co-ordination of supplier rework, including identification of agreed preventative actions.
• Attend and report in the relevant stakeholder meetings. Ownership and responsibility for Quality KPI performance for allocated lines. Responsible for providing secure preventative actions to external and internal quality-related concerns.
• Responsible for supporting Supplier Development activities. Allowing the supply base to achieve the expected quality of supply and improve their performance.
• Working with internal suppliers to provide support for the elimination of secondary inspection, drive improvements with the team and reduce NVA costs.
• Provide measurement data for New Products to support the accurate validation of process capability.

Qualifications & 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 test 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);
• 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.

Working Hours & Salary:

Hours will be 08.00 - 16.30 Monday - Friday (with regular structured overtime).

Guaranteed basic starting salary of £14.50 per hour x 40 hours per week, PLUS monthly business performance bonus equating to an average of £400 - £450 per month.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus
• 25 days holiday (increases with service) plus bank holidays
• Store discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised refreshments
• Free quarterly company lunches
• Free family events
• Healthcare scheme with free kids membership
• 5% contributory pension
• Life insurance scheme
• Workwear
• On-site changing rooms and showers