At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality inspections and ensure compliance in rolling stock manufacturing.
- Company: Dynamic rail industry leader focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and a chance to make an impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a vital role ensuring safety and quality in exciting rail projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quality Assurance within rail or advanced manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Goole
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Contract Duration: July 2026 – January 2027 (Approx. 6 months)
About the Role
Are you a precision-driven Quality Assurance Technician with a strong background in rolling stock, manufacturing, or heavy engineering? We are seeking a proactive QA specialist to lead quality inspection and compliance across assigned manufacturing plant environments.
In this role, you will perform critical in-process tests and checks on inbound/outbound rolling stock products (including carbodys and full train assemblies), ensuring every vehicle leaving the factory floor meets rigorous specifications and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Inspection & Testing: Perform defined in-process quality routines, testing inbound/outbound carbodys and train assemblies against strict engineering specifications.
- Defect Management & Rework: Identify, record, and document deviations; make definitive "In-or-Out" decisions; and coordinate rework activities with production supervisors and train managers.
- Gate Moderation & Acceptances: Moderate, log, and participate in Manufacturing (MF) Quality Gates, customer acceptances, and milestone reviews.
- Documentation & Configuration: Consolidate, merge, and archive vehicle documentation and full train files while ensuring strict adherence to configuration management protocols.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary QA point of contact for Team Leaders, Production Managers, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), and incoming goods inspectors.
- Escalation & Support: Monitor QA corrective actions, assist suppliers with quality challenges, and escalate complex unresolved deviations promptly.
What We Are Looking For
- Industry Experience: Proven track record in Quality Assurance / Inspection within rail, rolling stock, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Quality Gates, vehicle assembly documentation, and configuration management processes.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Decisive decision-maker capable of evaluating non-conformances and leading root-cause resolution on the shop floor.
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective communicator comfortable interfacing directly with production leaders, suppliers, and customer representatives.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take ownership of quality processes on major rolling stock projects, we want to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV directly or getting in touch to discuss the details!
Quality Assurance Technician in Goole employer: Mane Contract Services
Mane Contract Services is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Northern Ireland where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities to enhance their skills in lean manufacturing and heavy equipment engineering. The company fosters a supportive culture that values teamwork and encourages employees to contribute to meaningful projects that drive efficiency and excellence in manufacturing.
