Job Purpose
The Quality Assurance Technician will play a key role in ensuring that all products meet the company's quality standards and specifications. This individual will work closely with the production team to monitor and evaluate product quality, conduct inspections, and perform testing to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal quality benchmarks. This is an onsite role based in our Kingscourt Head Office.
About Kingspan Light, Air + Water
Kingspan Light, Air + Water is a division of Kingspan Group operating in 20 countries across the globe. We design, manufacture, and service natural daylighting, smoke ventilation, water, and safe storage solutions. Our solutions are designed to ensure the buildings of the future deliver more. We do this in a way that combats climate change while optimizing the benefits of daylighting, fresh clean air, and sustainable water. Our purpose is to make a difference in everything we do, while improving the comfort, safety, and wellbeing of our buildings' occupants whilst protecting our world's natural resources.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Perform in-process and final product inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards.
2. Conduct routine and non-routine quality checks using measuring instruments, gauges, and testing equipment.
3. Review and approve manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation for compliance with quality standards.
4. Identify, document, and report any quality defects, discrepancies, or deviations from specifications.
5. Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action processes to resolve quality issues.
6. Participate in audits of production lines and manufacturing processes.
7. Assist in the development and revision of quality control procedures and documentation.
8. Ensure proper documentation of inspections and test results in compliance with ISO or other relevant standards.
9. Commission and maintain laboratory equipment, components, devices, or measurement systems, including adjustment/prestart checks, asset care, and calibration scheduling as appropriate.
10. Control the documentation of all incoming raw materials, performing QC analysis and reporting on the results.
11. Work closely with other departments, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to ensure that corrective actions are implemented and tracked.
12. Monitor and maintain calibration of quality control equipment and instruments.
13. This hands-on position supports our new state-of-the-art circularity facility and the existing extrusion factory with five high-volume sheet extrusion lines.
14. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment under company health and safety standards.
Qualifications / Education / Experience
1. Level 6 qualification in Quality Assurance.
2. 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, and lab technician roles.
3. Familiarity with quality control procedures, testing methods, and inspection techniques.
4. Experience with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
5. Strong attention to detail and ability to detect product defects or variations.
6. Good understanding of manufacturing processes and ability to identify potential areas for quality improvement.
7. Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO or other relevant certifications).
8. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
Skills / Key Characteristics
1. Attention to Detail: The ability to identify even the smallest deviations in product quality.
2. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to investigate and troubleshoot quality issues.
3. Team-Oriented: Collaborative and works well in a cross-functional environment.
4. Adaptability: Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment and changing production priorities.
5. Technical Aptitude: Able to quickly learn new tools, equipment, and software related to quality assurance processes.
6. Time Management: Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and meeting deadlines.
Why Join Us?
Benefits: Company pension, life insurance, 25 annual leave days, and Laya health insurance (no waiting period). Employee just needs to pay for the Bicycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts, on-site parking, and referral bonuses.
Supportive Work Environment: We are an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
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