Quality Assurance Technician
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£18 - £18 Hourly
Contract/Project
We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join a leading rail manufacturing programme, playing a vital role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative production environment where you'll work closely with Quality, Production, Engineering and Supplier teams to support the manufacture of cutting-edge rolling stock. If you're passionate about quality, enjoy solving problems and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining quality throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring products comply with customer specifications and internal quality standards.
Working on the production floor, you'll carry out inspections, monitor manufacturing quality, investigate issues and support continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the successful delivery of major rail projects.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting in-process inspections and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
Performing incoming inspections on trains, components and materials
Inspecting and approving products at key manufacturing quality gates
Recording inspection results and making quality acceptance decisions
Monitoring and documenting production deviations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures
Managing and maintaining quality documentation, including vehicle and train records
Supporting configuration management activities to ensure product compliance
Coordinating rework activities with production teams where required
Participating in production meetings, milestone reviews and customer acceptance activities
Working closely with Production Supervisors, Quality Team Leaders and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues
Supporting supplier quality investigations and collaborating with Supplier Quality Assurance teams
Escalating significant quality concerns where appropriate to ensure timely resolution
About You
We're looking for an organised and detail-focused quality professional with experience working in manufacturing or engineering environments.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Inspection role
Experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial production
Strong understanding of quality inspection processes and quality standards
Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings
Experience identifying quality issues and supporting corrective actions
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple teams
Confident using Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems
Desirable
Experience within the rail or rolling stock industry
Knowledge of supplier quality assurance processes
Experience with configuration management
Familiarity with manufacturing quality gates and customer acceptance activities
Continuous improvement experience, including Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering quality from the ground up. You'll be proactive, solutions-focused and confident working with a variety of stakeholders to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in:
Conducting inspections throughout the manufacturing lifecycle
Investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions
Managing quality documentation and ensuring full traceability
Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve non-conformances
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and efficiency
Candidates should clearly demonstrate these experiences on their CV, providing examples of the manufacturing environments they've worked in, the products or projects they've supported, and measurable improvements they've helped deliver.
Why Apply?
Join a globally recognised engineering organisation delivering major rail infrastructure projects
Be part of a collaborative and supportive quality team
Work on technically complex, high-value manufacturing programmes
Gain exposure to industry-leading quality systems and processes
Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
If you're passionate about quality, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want to play a key role in delivering world-class engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become part of a team committed to delivering quality at every stage of production
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative production environment where you'll work closely with Quality, Production, Engineering and Supplier teams to support the manufacture of cutting-edge rolling stock. If you're passionate about quality, enjoy solving problems and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining quality throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring products comply with customer specifications and internal quality standards.
Working on the production floor, you'll carry out inspections, monitor manufacturing quality, investigate issues and support continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the successful delivery of major rail projects.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting in-process inspections and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
Performing incoming inspections on trains, components and materials
Inspecting and approving products at key manufacturing quality gates
Recording inspection results and making quality acceptance decisions
Monitoring and documenting production deviations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures
Managing and maintaining quality documentation, including vehicle and train records
Supporting configuration management activities to ensure product compliance
Coordinating rework activities with production teams where required
Participating in production meetings, milestone reviews and customer acceptance activities
Working closely with Production Supervisors, Quality Team Leaders and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues
Supporting supplier quality investigations and collaborating with Supplier Quality Assurance teams
Escalating significant quality concerns where appropriate to ensure timely resolution
About You
We're looking for an organised and detail-focused quality professional with experience working in manufacturing or engineering environments.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Inspection role
Experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial production
Strong understanding of quality inspection processes and quality standards
Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings
Experience identifying quality issues and supporting corrective actions
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple teams
Confident using Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems
Desirable
Experience within the rail or rolling stock industry
Knowledge of supplier quality assurance processes
Experience with configuration management
Familiarity with manufacturing quality gates and customer acceptance activities
Continuous improvement experience, including Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering quality from the ground up. You'll be proactive, solutions-focused and confident working with a variety of stakeholders to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in:
Conducting inspections throughout the manufacturing lifecycle
Investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions
Managing quality documentation and ensuring full traceability
Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve non-conformances
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and efficiency
Candidates should clearly demonstrate these experiences on their CV, providing examples of the manufacturing environments they've worked in, the products or projects they've supported, and measurable improvements they've helped deliver.
Why Apply?
Join a globally recognised engineering organisation delivering major rail infrastructure projects
Be part of a collaborative and supportive quality team
Work on technically complex, high-value manufacturing programmes
Gain exposure to industry-leading quality systems and processes
Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
If you're passionate about quality, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want to play a key role in delivering world-class engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become part of a team committed to delivering quality at every stage of production
Reference: 225397756
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Quality Assurance Technician
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£18 - £18 Hourly
Contract/Project
We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join a leading rail manufacturing programme, playing a vital role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative production environment where you'll work closely with Quality, Production, Engineering and Supplier teams to support the manufacture of cutting-edge rolling stock. If you're passionate about quality, enjoy solving problems and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining quality throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring products comply with customer specifications and internal quality standards.
Working on the production floor, you'll carry out inspections, monitor manufacturing quality, investigate issues and support continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the successful delivery of major rail projects.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting in-process inspections and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
Performing incoming inspections on trains, components and materials
Inspecting and approving products at key manufacturing quality gates
Recording inspection results and making quality acceptance decisions
Monitoring and documenting production deviations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures
Managing and maintaining quality documentation, including vehicle and train records
Supporting configuration management activities to ensure product compliance
Coordinating rework activities with production teams where required
Participating in production meetings, milestone reviews and customer acceptance activities
Working closely with Production Supervisors, Quality Team Leaders and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues
Supporting supplier quality investigations and collaborating with Supplier Quality Assurance teams
Escalating significant quality concerns where appropriate to ensure timely resolution
About You
We're looking for an organised and detail-focused quality professional with experience working in manufacturing or engineering environments.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Inspection role
Experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial production
Strong understanding of quality inspection processes and quality standards
Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings
Experience identifying quality issues and supporting corrective actions
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple teams
Confident using Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems
Desirable
Experience within the rail or rolling stock industry
Knowledge of supplier quality assurance processes
Experience with configuration management
Familiarity with manufacturing quality gates and customer acceptance activities
Continuous improvement experience, including Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering quality from the ground up. You'll be proactive, solutions-focused and confident working with a variety of stakeholders to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in:
Conducting inspections throughout the manufacturing lifecycle
Investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions
Managing quality documentation and ensuring full traceability
Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve non-conformances
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and efficiency
Candidates should clearly demonstrate these experiences on their CV, providing examples of the manufacturing environments they've worked in, the products or projects they've supported, and measurable improvements they've helped deliver.
Why Apply?
Join a globally recognised engineering organisation delivering major rail infrastructure projects
Be part of a collaborative and supportive quality team
Work on technically complex, high-value manufacturing programmes
Gain exposure to industry-leading quality systems and processes
Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
If you're passionate about quality, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want to play a key role in delivering world-class engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become part of a team committed to delivering quality at every stage of production
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative production environment where you'll work closely with Quality, Production, Engineering and Supplier teams to support the manufacture of cutting-edge rolling stock. If you're passionate about quality, enjoy solving problems and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining quality throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring products comply with customer specifications and internal quality standards.
Working on the production floor, you'll carry out inspections, monitor manufacturing quality, investigate issues and support continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the successful delivery of major rail projects.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting in-process inspections and quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
Performing incoming inspections on trains, components and materials
Inspecting and approving products at key manufacturing quality gates
Recording inspection results and making quality acceptance decisions
Monitoring and documenting production deviations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of quality processes and procedures
Managing and maintaining quality documentation, including vehicle and train records
Supporting configuration management activities to ensure product compliance
Coordinating rework activities with production teams where required
Participating in production meetings, milestone reviews and customer acceptance activities
Working closely with Production Supervisors, Quality Team Leaders and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues
Supporting supplier quality investigations and collaborating with Supplier Quality Assurance teams
Escalating significant quality concerns where appropriate to ensure timely resolution
About You
We're looking for an organised and detail-focused quality professional with experience working in manufacturing or engineering environments.
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Inspection role
Experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial production
Strong understanding of quality inspection processes and quality standards
Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings
Experience identifying quality issues and supporting corrective actions
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple teams
Confident using Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems
Desirable
Experience within the rail or rolling stock industry
Knowledge of supplier quality assurance processes
Experience with configuration management
Familiarity with manufacturing quality gates and customer acceptance activities
Continuous improvement experience, including Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering quality from the ground up. You'll be proactive, solutions-focused and confident working with a variety of stakeholders to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in:
Conducting inspections throughout the manufacturing lifecycle
Investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions
Managing quality documentation and ensuring full traceability
Working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to resolve non-conformances
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and efficiency
Candidates should clearly demonstrate these experiences on their CV, providing examples of the manufacturing environments they've worked in, the products or projects they've supported, and measurable improvements they've helped deliver.
Why Apply?
Join a globally recognised engineering organisation delivering major rail infrastructure projects
Be part of a collaborative and supportive quality team
Work on technically complex, high-value manufacturing programmes
Gain exposure to industry-leading quality systems and processes
Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
If you're passionate about quality, enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and want to play a key role in delivering world-class engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become part of a team committed to delivering quality at every stage of production
Reference: 225397756
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