Total 86 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1SA

Your new company
A successful heavy engineering company in the Lurgan area who manufacture top quality products to supply to the agricultural industry. They are also a multi award winning company.

Your new role
The Quality Inspector role will span the full manufacturing process, and would be best suited to someone with experience working in an engineering environment, and is open to learning new skills and tasks. They will also assist with driving the quality ethos throughout the company. They will use measuring equipment to inspect and be able to spot a good weld. They will be good at troubleshooting and resolving shop floor non-conformances. Internal auditing (Quality, Health and Safety, Environment) also involved.
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Quality Manager.
Hours of work Mon - Thurs 8am - 5pm and Fri until 2pm

What you\'ll need to succeed
Ideally you will be working within a QMS framework. Previously worked in an inspection role. Experience of working within metal fabrication and have used precision measurement equipment. Ability to read drawings and work with Microsoft products (Word, Excel).


What you\'ll get in return
Competitive salary.
Free parking
Career progression
Excellent company culture.

What you need to do now


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Your new company
An extremely successful engineering company in Belfast who have ambitious growth plans for the next 5 years. The Quality department is one of the fastest growing departments.


Your new role
The Quality Engineer will be responsible for championing internal and external quality investigations with a focus on supplier quality. The Quality Engineer will coordinate cross-functional teams in order to resolve issues, ensuring timely implementation of interim and permanent corrective actions. The role holder will also work alongside technical teams to ensure quality is built into scientific solutions being developed. The role will involve production and supplier quality.


What you\'ll need to succeed
BSc/BEng qualification in in a computer, technical or numeric subject such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics or equivalent qualification
2 years\' experience of hands-on quality engineering experience.
Strong supplier quality focus
An electrical/electronic engineering background and experience of working in a Supplier Quality role within a low volume, high value manufacturing environment is highly desirable.


What you\'ll get in return
Health & Wellbeing- Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme, Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service
Money & Lifestyle -Pension - employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite.
Career -Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
Work Life Balance - 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays. Flexible start and finish times, lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave, 5 days wedding leave


What you need to do now


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Your new company
A leading and innovative manufacturing company based in Ballymena. Due to an exciting new product and the business thriving they have a requirement to add to the quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Technician to join the company at an exciting time.
Your new role
You will ensure that the vehicle is road-worthy and safe before delivery to the customer. Conduct Pre-delivery Inspection in a timely manner and to the Quality Standard, including the programming systems. You will conduct Road Tests and Shakedown Test in a timely manner and to the Quality Standard. Validate any rework of identified defects or uncompleted work after correction. Identify root causes of any relevant issues and implement solutions with operators, or other departments, to prevent re-occurrence
What you\'ll need to succeed
Ideally you will be time served Mechanic OR 4 years' experience in a chassis manufacturing environment OR time served automotive, domestic, or industrial electrician. A year experience in fault finding and be able to fault find and read engineering drawings.
What you\'ll get in return
Hours of Work: 4.5 days Staff Benefits: Life Insurance, Medicash scheme, Free car parking on site, Canteen, Career progression
What you need to do now


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Your new company
This company is known for it\'s innovation and commitment to excellence. They are an extremely reputable company in the Ballymena area and due to continued success of their innovative designs, orders have increased leading to a need to recruit for their excellent quality team.


Your new role
To develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across the Company through existing and new procedures, and to regulate, control and improve the quality of manufacturing designs, processes and the final product. This role is within the chassis department of the business.
Hours of Work: 4.5 days


What you\'ll need to succeed
Ideally we would like to see candidates with a minimum of 2 years Quality Experience in the automotive or manufacturing Industry. You will be a good communicator and have the ability to get on board the production team. Six sigma green or black belt would be preferable but not essential.
What you\'ll get in return
Hours of Work: 4.5 days
Staff Benefits: Life Insurance, Medicash scheme, Free car parking on site, Canteen, Career progression
Competitive salary.
Opportunity to be part of one of the Top Companies in NI.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
A leading and innovative manufacturing company based in Ballymena. Due to an exciting new product and the business thriving they have a requirement to add to the quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer to join the company at an exciting time.
Your new role
Delivering the highest quality standards possible by monitoring the quality of vehicles throughout the manufacturing process. You will carry out various inspections, work in conjunction with the QA/QC/SQA function to reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier materials Quality Assurance Functions, ensure that all in-house systems and procedures are created, updated, revised and modified to meet the requirements of external providers, update quality documentation to carry forward lessons learnt from quality concerns into new customer contracts / NPI Projects. Also heavily involved in continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally have 2 years experience as a Quality Engineer working to ISO9001 standard, have excellent communication skills and a hands on approach in quality within production.
What you'll get in return
Hours of Work: 4.5 days
Staff Benefits: Life Insurance, Medicash scheme, Free car parking on site, Canteen, Career progression,
What you need to do now


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We are recruiting for fully qualified Light Vehicle Technician contractors & MOT Testers to cover long and short term contracts with a wide range of clients varying from main dealers, car supermarkets, fast fit companies, independent workshops, councils and more

Worried about guarantees of work? No need. With our expert team at Vibe Recruit head office we source the work for you and tailor contracts to suit your availability. We work with you to keep you busy. we can also put you in contact with other contractors in your area who can put your mind at ease. Contracting with Vibe Recruit gives you the freedom of being your own boss without the hassle of being your own boss.

You will need:

-A NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or time served experience
-Minimum of 5 years' experience in a vehicle technician role
-Fully competent in carrying out all manner of light vehicle repairs on light vehicles and light commercials.
-Your own tools
-Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
-If you are an MOT Tester you are required to have at least 6 month experience with a minimum of 100 tests carried out.

What we are offering:

-Excellent pay rates up to £24 per hour
-Various payment options to suit you (Limited Company, Sole Trader, Umbrella)
-Contracts outside IR35
-Long term & flexible short term contracts to suit all needs
-A guarantee of 8 hours minimum per day
-Weekly Pay
-A dedicated team of consultants who will source all your contracts, so you do not have to worry about finding work
-MOT experts here at head office who can assist with any MOT queries you may have

If this type of work seems interesting to you or you would just like some more information apply now by emailing your cv over or call me on 07900781101

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

My client based in Stockton is looking for a Quality Inspector to join their team on a temp to perm basis

Duties include:

• Follow the approval process for the first off, in-process and last off checks
• Inspect and gauge product as described in the inspection instruction sheets and gauge standard operating procedures to ensure product complies with specification
• Use general measurement equipment such as verniers, micrometres and weighing scales
• Use dedicated measurement devices and equipment such as gloss metres
• Work closely with the quality engineers and production department in order to maintain acceptable customer standards for quality
• Being able to communicate effectively at all levels with staff across the business
• Competent using a computer with the ability to navigate across systems, Microsoft and mailing servers

Rate: £11.75 basic rate, shift allowance for backs and nights, overtime rates also available

Shifts: Days, Backs, Nights

Role: Immediate start, temp to perm for the right candidate

CPMiddlesbrough

The Recruitment Co is an equal opportunities employer

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

As a Quality Control Manager, you will ensure the project is built within contract document specifications, owner requirements, and comply with local, state, and federal building codes. You will coordinate with other trades, process daily reports of project progress and adhere to all guidelines issued by the owner. As a strong communicator, you will help to build a quality control team that is open, transparent, and delivers excellence.  

 

Responsibilities

• Partner with the project team to understand, plan, and implement the contract drawings and specifications

• Collaborate  with the owner, design team, and contractors to ensure quality and timeliness of project construction and completion

• Implement and manage the “Three Phases of Control” Quality Control Plan

• Oversee submittal review and approval

• Schedule and conduct quality control meetings - Preparatory, Initial Phase, Follow-up

• Control documents related to quality control functions

• Establish testing procedures in accordance with contract specifications

• Manage inspections process

• Coordinate third party testing agents and interface with the Owner’s representatives as required

• Closely track and maintain a project deficiency log

• Manage the punch list process

• Oversee project closeout deliverable process-training, O&Ms

• Confer directly with the executive management team

• Encourage, lead, and/or participate in staff training and development

• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work

• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people

• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

 Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a construction or related discipline or relevant experience

• Minimum 5-8+ years verifiable construction quality control and/or inspection experience

• Takes initiative and personal responsibility to always deliver value and excellence

• Uses expertise to create a vision and aligns the team to deliver/achieve desired outcomes

• A track record of establishing/contributing to creative strategic solutions  

• Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain “buy-in” from, a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., executive team, leadership team, Business Unit Leaders, direct reports, clients, trade partners, and third party providers

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large scale construction management or construction trade with increasing levels of responsibility

• Must be able to manage other inspectors and submittal clerks, as well as coordinate independent material testing and lab work 

• Ability to process a large volume of submittals / RFIs

• Prior experience developing and managing Quality Control Plans

 

Who we are?

We are a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Education Training Collective (Etc.) delivers a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.

Our aim is to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them into employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region. ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Department Assistant: Quality to join our Quality Team reporting to our Head of Quality of Education, on a fixed term contract until 16/10/24, maternity cover. Our Quality Team is small and friendly team who work hard to make a difference to the teaching staff across the whole organisation.

As a Department Assistant: Quality with Etc. you will be responsible for

Coordinate Surveys: Manage various surveys using QDP's learner survey software, ensuring smooth implementation and accurate data collection.
Facilitate Focus Groups: Help organise and conduct focus groups for learners and stakeholders, fostering open communication and gathering valuable insights.
Maintain Survey Records: Keep detailed records of learner survey outcomes, ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of data for analysis and reporting.
Communication Hub: Effectively communicate survey and focus group outcomes to relevant stakeholders, promoting transparency and awareness within the Quality department.
Administrative Support: Provide crucial administrative support, including assisting with team meetings, record-keeping, and carrying out additional duties as required, contributing to the overall efficiency of the team.
The ideal candidate will be friendly, flexible and organised. They will have excellent IT and problem solving skills, with a good eye for detail and an understanding of the importance of accuracy. They must be willing to learn and develop and be a great team player.


We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement. However, the following are really vital:-

• Excellent team work and communication skills.
• The ability to use IT to harness its potential.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Ability to manage own workload and hit deadlines.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule
• Monday to Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Sunday 14th January 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/

*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/

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The Department of Engineering at Durham University is currently undergoing a period of strategic growth and now seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor in Control Engineering. We welcome applications from outstanding individuals with research and teaching interests in one or more of the Control Engineering specialisations including, but not limited to, Systems Modelling and Prediction for Electronics and Communications, Machine/Deep Learning for/in Control, Cyber Physical Systems and Internet of Things, Network Control, Integration or Intersection of Control, Communications and/or Computing, or other relevant areas of Control. Theoreticians, experimentalists, and modellers are all welcome to apply. The successful candidate will also be involved in research-led teaching in engineering.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding, unified Engineering Department which is recognised as one of the very best in the UK, with a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our graduates. In the REF2021 exercise, 95% of our Engineering outputs were graded 3* or 4* and the Department is committed to an ethos of research-led education at all levels of our taught programmes. Engineering at Durham University was ranked 5th in The Guardian University Guide 2024, 7th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 and 5th in The Complete University Guide 2024. We were ranked 2nd in Engineering behind only Cambridge in a recent Institute for Fiscal Studies report on the difference in graduate earnings by UK university choice. We are a scholarly community that is open, representative and diverse: our commitment to this is expressed through work of the Department's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, and our Athena Swan Bronze award.

The Department of Engineering demonstrates significant depth of research excellence across a range of disciplines, with activities that are currently concentrated around three Research Challenge areas: Sustainable Infrastructure, Future Energy Systems and Advanced Materials, Electronics and Communications. Thematically, our research is split into eight Research Nodes which group together our day-to-day activities and expertise, with this role nominally falling into the Communications and THz node. We are particularly proud of the collaborative interdisciplinary nature of our research, which also includes strong industrial partnerships.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have already achieved Chartered Engineer status. As a minimum, if not already professionally qualified, candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability and desire to become Chartered.

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Control Engineering

Department: Engineering

Responsible to: Head of Department

Salary Grade: Assistant Professor (Grade 8) - £45,585 - £54,395

Working arrangements: Full Time (we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements)

Closing date: 7 March 2024

Start Date: Ideally 1 September or 1 October 2024

Apply link: https://durham.taleo.net/careersection/du_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=23002198&tz=GMT+00:00&tzname=Europe/London

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As a Quality Manager you will be responsible for the creation and implementation of best practice quality vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to assist and improve operational performance.


You will ensure the company achieves quality objectives, ISO standards and customer requirements with responsibility for new quality initiatives and projects, ensuring the quality of all internally produced and bought in components meet the quality standards required as well as supporting audit and inspection activities.



What you’ll be doing

• Review, analyse and develop the quality management system (QMS) ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Develop and maintain quality policies and procedures to ensure products and processes are reviewed, risk assessed and robust
• Ensure all traceability requirements are maintained and sustained
• Manage and conduct internal, supplier and third party audits in conjunction with the Quality Technician
• Ensure quality records are professionally maintained and readily accessible for internal and external audit review. Audit ready for IATF 16949
• Manage and maintain process control and capability through statistical techniques
• Champion a program to support continuous improvement through work based projects utilising Six Sigma, Kaizen, and lean principles
• Organise and deliver training to achieve a common understanding of quality principles and achieve the required competency levels. (I.e. Gauge R&R)
• Responsibility for the introduction of relevant corrective (8D) and preventative actions from quality issues, customer complaints (CCR), suppliers (NCR) and audit findings
• Create and analyse quality data to identify trends for improvement activities
• Drive the Stephenson Gobin transition to Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Manage quality aspects within the new business system (IFS)
• Ensure measurement studies, part and process analyses are supported and completed when required
• Control and develop QA documents

Who we’re looking for

To apply, we ask that you have a relevant manufacturing / engineering degree or equivalent level 5 qualification and a proven work history. You will have a minimum 5 years’ experience within quality management in a manufacturing environment, knowledge of a wide variety of manufacturing, machining and assembly processes and techniques and membership of an industry related body. Internal Auditor certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is essential and ISO 50001 is advantageous.

We are also looking for someone who has knowledge and experience of quality improvement / problem solving techniques such as 5S, CoPQ measures, 8D/CAPA, Kaizen/PDCA, Six Sigma and DMAIC methodology, statistical process control, and visual aids management.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and a working knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 are also advantageous.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and leadership skills are essential along with the ability to maintain and monitor accurate written and computerised process data.

If you are driven and highly motivated with the ability to work well under pressure we would love to hear from you.

This position will be on a full time permanent basis and working hours will be 38.75 per week

Benefits

• Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
• Holiday buy & sell
• Car scheme
• Competitive pay
• Enhanced pension
• Training & development