Job Description:
The Quality Technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. Key responsibilities include investigating quality / production issues, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining metrology equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a passion for quality to join our team and make a significant impact on our business.
* Liaise and communicate effectively with personnel and departments within the organization and external companies.
* Strive to drive continuous improvement in the company.
* Maintain and preserve Metrology equipment in line with relevant internal and external standards.
* Provide leadership in problem-solving and technical expertise.
* Work closely with other engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and resolve measurement issues.
* Play a key role in maintaining the quality and reliability of company products.
* Developing and maintaining documentation and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in metrology.
* Use the appropriate tools (e.g., SCAR's, 8D) to facilitate root cause analysis and verify timely corrective actions for quality issues.
* Promote the use of continuous improvement techniques such as Lean, 5S, Visual Workplace.
* Undertake special projects as required & contribute to continuous improvement activities.
* Perform regular audits of measurement systems.
* Analyse measurement data and generate reports.
* Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
* Coordinate with external calibration service providers.
* Ensure accurate and timely completion of projects.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A third-level qualification in an Engineering-related field or proven work experience in a similar role.
* Proficiency with metrology software and tools.
* Experience working in an office and steel fabrication assembly environment.
* More than 2 years' experience in a similar role.
* Experience in problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Experience with quality control and assurance processes.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Effective communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Have a careful, conscientious, and methodical approach.
* Willingness to self-learn and improve.
* Familiarity with CAD software is a plus.
* Ability to lift and handle metrology equipment.
Company Overview:
Our company designs, builds, and exports container cranes worldwide from its base in Killarney, Ireland.