Total 54 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6AP

QUALITY INSPECTOR

Permanent role, 39 hour week, 8.45am - 5pm Monday to Thursday & 7.45am - 1pm on Friday., Wellingborough based company, £28,000 - £32,000 per annum + Benefits

Due to my clients expansion of their current business, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the role of the Quality Inspector will be to ensure that all products manufactured meet specifications required by their customers . You will also ensure that final inspection of the parts is completed prior to dispatch. You will be involved in dealing with any quality issues raised by customers ensuring they are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Overall responsibilities will be the following

• Carry out audit inspections and record findings as appropriate
• Conduct thorough manufacturing inspections of the parts during production and at the end of process.
• Working with the engineering, production and quality teams to recommend corrective actions
• Follow standard operating procedures and train others on how to inspect parts
• Be familiar with using implements such as verniers and gauges
• Ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures

To be considered for this role, candidates need to have previously worked in a Quality Inspecting role having experience of inspecting painted and powder coated parts. Other essential experience required is the following

• Proven experience as a quality inspector in the automotive/aerospace industry
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• Proficiency in using measurement tools & test equipment such as verniers, mics and gauges
• Be able to interpret customer standards and specifications
• Familiarity with quality tools, standards, and customer expectations
• Analytical skills & attention to detail with the ability to identify potential quality issues
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Company pension
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• Christmas shut down
• Employee referral scheme
• Company Uniform

If you are interested in this role and have the required experience please apply by submitting your CV or if you require more information, please contact Lynne at the Travail Wellingborough Office

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Your new company
Hays Recruitment are seeking a Quality Systems Technician to join our client to cover a leave of absence. This role involves maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS), planning and leading internal audits, writing work instructions, policies, and procedures, and raising and following up on corrective actions.

The position will be a hybrid role, working in the office 3 days per week.
The hours are 37.5hrs per hour, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Your new role
For this role we're looking for candidates that have experience in QMS management and have done audits in a previous role.
International Standards familiarity, specifically ISO9001, is required. ISO451001 familiarity could serve as a back-up in case of no ISO9001.
A background in operations, manufacturing or logistics (manufacturing preferably due to ISO 9001) is preferable.

Key Responsibilities:

• QMS Maintenance: Assist in the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System, ensuring all processes align with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Internal Auditing: Plan, schedule, and lead comprehensive internal audits, including QMS, manufacturing process audits, and product audits. Utilise a process-based and risk-based approach during audits to ensure compliance.
• Documentation and Reporting: Write, revise, and maintain work instructions, policies, and procedures. Generate detailed reports, track corrective actions, and closely collaborate with internal stakeholders for follow-up on audit findings.
• Training and Development: Conduct training sessions for employees on quality systems and processes. Facilitate root cause analysis and develop action plans to resolve non-conformances, employing techniques like the 3P-5Whys method.
• Support Quality Councils: Contribute to Product Quality Council (PQC) meetings and help compile presentations for management reviews as needed. This includes maintaining the Cummins Connect page and recording meeting minutes.
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Identify gaps within the QMS and participate in projects aimed at closing those gaps. Support the implementation of customer-specific requirements (CSRs) and assist in various Quality Management System activities.
• Education and Training Management: Provide specific quality systems-related education, including CQMS user training. Assist with CQMS administrative tasks, including user access assignments and generating MNCs/PNCs.

What you'll need to succeed
Qualifications and Competencies:

• Experience in QMS management and conducting audits
• Familiarity with International Standards, specifically ISO 9001 (ISO 451001 as a backup)
• Background in operations, manufacturing, or logistics (preferably manufacturing)
• Competencies in building effective teams, collaboration, effective communication, customer focus, driving engagement, ensuring accountability, and quality leadership
• Knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM) and able to learn our internal systems
• Ability to perform process-based and risk-based audits
• Experience with AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, MSA)
• Six Sigma Green Belt trained and willing to work towards certification

Education & Certifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent business experience
• IATF 16949 + ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Trained
• AIAG core tools trained
• Six Sigma Green Belt trained and willing to work towards certification

Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to perform process-based and risk-based audits
• Initiated, approved, and monitored corrective actions associated with audit findings
• Planned, performed, and led different QMS audits based on IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Provided training on AIAG core tools
• Led 3P-5Whys root cause analysis
• Supported documentation of key processes per business quality manual
• Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes and associated risk analyses (FMEA and control plan)
• Experience with QMS tools such as QSi, CQMS

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional development.

The role will be office based 3 days per week.

Initially, this will be a 6-month position with the potential for this to be extended further.
Pay rates are £17.44 per hour, paid weekly.
37.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 01603580180 and speak to Garry.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Title: Quality Systems Technician
Location: UKLC Quality Team, Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week)
Working Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Duration: 6-Month Initial Contract (with potential for extension)

• PAYE Rate: £17.44 per hour

We are seeking a skilled Quality Systems Technician to join our Quality team to cover a leave of absence. This position offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative team dedicated to maintaining quality standards across our operations. The role requires experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and familiarity with international standards, particularly ISO 9001. This position will involve a balance of on-site and remote work, with a minimum requirement of three days onsite per week.

• Quality Management System (QMS) Maintenance: Support and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing operational quality.
• Internal Audits: Plan, schedule, and lead internal audits effectively and in accordance with ISO standards.
• Documentation and Policies: Draft, review, and maintain essential documentation, including work instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Reporting: Generate and manage quality reports to track issues, improvements, and corrective actions.
• Corrective Actions: Identify and raise corrective actions, collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive resolution and improvements.

• Quality Management System (QMS) Experience: Demonstrable experience with QMS management and conducting internal audits in previous roles.
• ISO Standards Knowledge:
  • Essential: ISO 9001 familiarity
  • Desirable: ISO 451001 familiarity as an alternative to ISO 9001
• Industry Background: Experience in operations, manufacturing, or logistics, with a preference for candidates from a manufacturing background due to the specific ISO requirements.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for professionals experienced in quality systems to apply their skills within a dynamic environment. If you're committed to quality and compliance and have a solid background in QMS, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:
Please submit your application with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Quality Systems Technician required in Daventry on a 6-month temporary basis. This role is Monday to Friday 8-4, 37.5hrs per week and a hybrid role for up to 3 days a week on site.

For this role, we're looking for candidates that have experience in QMS management and have done audits in a previous role.

As a Quality Systems Technician your responsibilities will include:
- Maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Planning, scheduling and leading internal audits
- Writing work instructions, policies and procedures
- Raising reports
- Raising corrective actions and following up with internal stakeholders

Responsible of conducting internal audits in an organisation. Plan and lead training, root cause analysis and resolution of non-conformance. Demonstrate technical understanding of manufacturing processes, its risk analysis and control plans. When needed help conduct Product Quality Council, pull together presentation of management review etc. Also conduct other QMS related activities needed to perform QMS processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the knowledge of relevant requirements based on internal changes
• Able to perform audits with process based approach and risk based thinking
• Initiate, approve and monitor corrective actions associated with the audit findings
• Own and maintain audit plan/schedule document and audit records
• Plan, perform and lead different QMS audits per ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and issue OFIs and Non-Conformance as needed
• Participate in supporting, implementing, auditing and one-on-one training for AIAG Core Tools
• Auditors for Product Audits shall demonstrate competence in understanding product requirements and use of relevant measuring and test equipment to verify product conformity.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent business experience.
• IATF 16949 + ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Trained or ISO 451001 familiarity
• AIAG core tools trained
• this position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• International Standards familiarity, specifically ISO 9001, is required.
• A background in operations, manufacturing or logistics (manufacturing s preferable)

This role pays £17.44ph
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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead our Housing Allocations and Quality team, ensuring the transparent, fair, and lawful allocation of housing within the Council’s framework. This is a senior leadership role that requires strategic oversight, team development, and the ability to implement high-level policies and frameworks for housing solutions.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check.

West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Car Lease scheme
• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
• Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
• Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.

As the Housing Allocations and Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading and empowering a dedicated team, ensuring the effective administration of the Council’s housing register.

You will ensure that recruitment decisions, team management, and day-to-day operations align with our organisational directives and legal requirements. Encompassing both operational management and high-level decision-making to ensure the transparent allocation of council housing and nominations to registered providers.

You will oversee the implementation of statutory reviews under Parts 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996, ensuring decisions are compliant with up-to-date legislation, case law, and policy. This includes working within statutory timeframes and ensuring the integrity of decisions. Additionally, you will develop and implement the Housing Solutions Quality Framework, ensuring that freedom of information requests, complaint investigations, and reviews are handled with a problem-solving approach, aiming to resolve issues at the earliest point of contact and prevent escalation.

In this role, you will also manage a holistic housing solutions triage function that addresses all aspects of housing need, including homelessness and access to the housing register.

Regular policy reviews will also be a key responsibility, ensuring that the team’s work complies with current legislation and incorporates best practices. You will ensure consistency in the implementation of new policies across the service and reflect lessons learned from service inquiries and complaints.

You will proactively strengthen partnerships with other Council departments, external statutory bodies, and voluntary organizations to address housing needs. Working closely with software providers and internal IT teams to maintain and enhance the Council’s housing allocations system, ensuring data is handled accurately and in compliance with GDPR and other regulations.

Finally, you will be responsible for planning, controlling, and monitoring budgets related to the housing allocations system and team management. This includes overseeing a budget of approximately £100-200k for choice-based lettings, managing a team budget of around £650k, and working with the Head of Housing Solutions to manage the multi-year grant funding for the Homelessness Prevention Grant, which currently totals £2.3 million over three years.

You will possess excellent leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills to effectively collaborate with partners, third parties with vested interests, and senior management across the organisation. This includes the ability to develop, support, empower, and motivate a team to perform at a high level, ensuring they achieve the goals outlined in council strategies and service plans.

You will have an advanced and authoritative knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, and practices related to homelessness, housing allocations, landlord-tenant law, immigration, welfare rights, and relevant case law.

Additionally, your extensive understanding of local, regional, and national policies surrounding allocations, nominations, housing needs, and homelessness will be essential. Finally, you will demonstrate a deep knowledge of the dynamics and complexities of the public sector, particularly within local government, and how these factors impact service provision, staff, and key stakeholder relationships.

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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