Quality Control

iO Associates are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer with over 2 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Nuclear industry, or a relevant engineering background to work within manufacturing operational environment. Their cutting-edge solutions and services are advancing the energy industry and making it safer, cleaner, and more effective for people and the environment. They are based on a century of experience and do business in over 120 countries.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in quality assurance/control, technical expertise in relevant product lines, and exemplary interpersonal skills, with a focus on effective communication and customer-centricity. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, maximizing customer satisfaction and profitability.


Job Title: Quality control Technician
Location: Newcastle
Position Type: 12month contract (Potentially to go perm)
Working hours: The shift pattern for shift workers is 4 shift pattern (Days (7am-7pm) and nights (7pm-7am), Starts again after 4 weeks)

Responsibilities:-
* Based on days to fulfil cert review and visual inspection duties but fully trained in all aspects of the QC Technician role.
* Provide shift cover for holidays, sickness etc (often at short notice)
* Include the following but other duties may be assigned:-
* Report directly to the Quality Control Supervisor, responding to a wide variety of Quality control related issues.
* Liaison with functional groups for all Quality Control related activities/problems.
* Interface with Customer/Third Party/certifying authority representatives, as required.
* Provide technical support/guidance to work centres for training process inspectors.
* Write and revise quality control procedures and related forms
* Assist in failure analysis
* Perform Receiving Inspection Completion of pipe maps
* Administration/sign off/verification of inspections
* Verify dimensional and inspection reports for product conformance
* Assure identification and traceability of product and materials at all stages of manufacturing process
* Generate Non-compliance reports (NCR's) in accordance with applicable procedures
* Random verification and audit of inspection activities and laboratory testing to support shift.
* Perform calibration of measuring and test equipment Inspect and approve formed Flexlok and Carcass profile samples
* Actively participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
* Provide Technical support to work centres & projects on Quality Control requirements
* Perform any other duties as directed by the Quality Control Supervisor.

Technical Requirements:-
* Working knowledge of ISOAPI Quality Systems, Quality practices and applications, and Continuous Improvement Tools.
* Ability to respond to common enquiries from management.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and detailed drawings.
* Competent on all process inspection activities.

Qualification:
* ONC/HNC from an accredited college, university, or trade school, or strong experience in Quality Control within a manufacturing environment in either or all of the following industries: Extrusion, wire and cable, oil and gas or equivalent combination of education and experience.