QC Technician

H-E Parts; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0080641

Date Posted: 2025-03-26

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Quality Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Your new role

Quality Technician

Eastleigh

18-month FTC

The team of Quality Technicians will be deployed to a variety of inspection activities across train projects and products across several UK sites, in line with their skills and experience. Duties include (training will be given where required):

• Performing accurate day to day dimensional measuring and visual inspection of product to ensure Quality Standards are maintained in line with published drawings, quality control plans & inspection standards.
• Leading and coordinating the in-process inspection regime for train manufacture throughout the production process, including final inspection of completed train cars at handover to Test & prior to delivery of the full completed train to the customer following completion of Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Support the Supplier Quality Control Engineer(s) in developing Factory Inspection Procedures & Standards using knowledge transferred from the HRI (Italy) Plant, Engineering Drawings, Specifications & Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures & Control Plans.
• Carryout visual weld inspections in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 17367, BS EN ISO 15085 and BS EN ISO 10042
• Prepare detailed In-process inspection reports from joint setup or weld inspection activities undertaken.
• Creation of inspection documentation & non-conformance documentation.
• Carry out DPI inspections of welds when required in accordance with BS EN ISO 23277
• Carry out UT inspection of welds when required in accordance with BS EN ISO 17640
• Visually inspect and test quality paint finish to standards and detailed customer quality requirements
• Verify Sample Swatches in line with paint pass off procedures & Control Colour Swatch Library
• Monitor Paint Batch Control and recording, including Traceability
• Check Vehicle surface preparation, degreasing, shot blasting, filler, primer sanding and topcoat application, & verify that all surfaces are in suitable conditions for painting (in accordance with ISO8501)
• Prepare & maintain In-Process Quality Procedures & Checksheet Documentation under the instruction of the Process QA Engineer / QA Supervisor
• Perform adhesion testing (in accordance with ISO2409)
• Monitor Paint Thickness (in accordance with ISO2808)

About you

• A good working knowledge of a range of Quality Assurance & Problem Solving Tools & Techniques including Measurement System Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, First Article Inspection, Capability Study, Cause & Effect Analysis, 5-Why, 8-D, etc., coupled with a demonstrable track record of application in practice on a regular / day to day basis
• A clear understanding of core AQP Documentation & its application including Process Maps, PFMEA & Quality Control Plans, including the ability to support the Quality Assurance Engineering Group in the preparation & development of such documentation to audit of process using the same
• Extensive experience in the use of a range of hand held Precision Measuring Equipment, including Vernier Callipers, micrometres, feeler gauges, slip gauges, force meters, etc.
• A good working knowledge of ISO 9000 principles, including practical internal auditing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standard operating instructions and written company procedures.
• An ability to recognise and achieve cost saving opportunities through proactive defect reduction projects
• Proven experience in the development of Quality Inspection Standards, Standard Operating Instructions & In-Process Check Documentation

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline as a minimum

Welding focused technicians

• Recognised Engineering Craft Apprenticeship in Welding or Fabrication / Plating Discipline
• Hold or be working towards a CSWIP Level 3.0 Certificate (Visual Weld Inspector) / CSWIP or PCN Level 2 Certificate in NDT DPI / NDT UT of welds
• Hold or be working towards a ICorr Level 2.0 Certificate (Painting Inspector)

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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