Quality Technician

Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe, and we are looking for a Quality Technician. This role is crucial in ensuring all buses manufactured meet company and regulatory quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct inspections of materials, in-process production, and finished buses to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform functional and safety tests on electrical, mechanical, and structural components of buses.
• Use measuring tools and testing equipment to verify dimensions, tolerances, and performance criteria.
• Identify and document defects, deviations, and non-conformities, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, safety regulations, and industry requirements.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures (WMPs) for quality assurance.
• Conduct audits and assessments of manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and corrective actions taken.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to supervisors and production teams.
• Assist in root cause analysis and the development of preventive measures.
• Evaluate and approve new/existing suppliers through supplier audits.
• Ensure all rectification/rework meets agreed standards.
• Implement relevant processes and procedures within the QMS.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on quality trends and recurring issues.
• Communicate with all departments to eliminate defects at the source.
• Identify root causes of relevant issues and implement solutions with operators or other departments to prevent re-occurrence.
• Identify any operator training needs required to meet WMP/quality standards and refer to Level 4 operators and/or Safety Auditors for training.
• Complete relevant training records where necessary.

The Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's grade C and above OR An apprenticeship qualification.
• 1 Year previous quality inspection experience in manufacture or fabrication.
• Ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of quality control processes, inspection techniques, and defect analysis.
• Working knowledge of quality procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of Tool Calibration.
• Ability to identify training needs required to meet quality standards.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Use of metrology for inspection - measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

The Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus.
• Life Insurance.
• Medicash scheme.
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
• Free car parking.
• Canteen.
• Career progression.
• Professional development.
• Flexitime.

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.