Quality Technician
Lisk Ireland, proudly representing GW Lisk in Europe, began its operations in 1980 and is today the European design and manufacture center for the New York based company. Lisk Ireland applies its engineering expertise in the areas of industrial and mobile hydraulic solenoids, solenoids valves, and more across a wide range of applications as diverse as aerospace, engine emission controls, fuel systems, offshore oil & gas and transmission controls.
The Lisk Ireland team is dedicated to total customer satisfaction, excellent service, flexible design and the most competitive technology. Starting with an optimized design we then prototype, test, and manufacture under one roof to the highest quality, consistency and dependability.
We are now inviting applications for the exciting role of Quality Technician.
This role will work a rotating weekly working pattern of days and evenings. Evening shift has a premium on hourly rate when worked.
Job Summary
Provide inspection support for components, assemblies and finished goods. Development of control plans for processes, support in the development and distribution of PFMEAs and manufacturing procedures, provision of calibrated measurement equipment for process operators, provide training on the use of measurement equipment and perform regular auditing of production processes and parts.
Position Summary
- Support the Company Quality Policy
- Participates in the development and creation of failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) including Design (DFMEA) and Process (PFMEA)
- Understand and participate in the development and creation of Work Instructions.
- Understand and participate in the development and creation of Control Test/Inspection Plans.
- Use (ERP System) and other software systems to retrieve quality requirements and perform tasks related to moving product in system.
- Ability to use necessary inspection equipment to ensure conformance to all visual and dimensional drawing requirements
- Train operators to complete inspections as set out in the quality plan across all shifts
- Ensure that work instructions, drawings and other required documentation is available to the production operator.
- Provide production operators with the necessary calibrated inspection equipment.
- Perform regular audits on production processes to ensure quality plans are adhered to.
- Perform 5S and Quality System Audits as required
- Perform and document inspections of components, assemblies, finished goods and prepare an inspection report.
- Documentation preparation and product inspections for PPAP Submission
- Understand the Material Reject Report and transact/move rejected product as per the procedure or set out by your supervisor
- Hold and/or Quarantine product which is known to be non-conforming and/or where the inspection status is unknown – (including where operators have not adhered to/completed inspection plans)
- Raise and participate in corrective actions where a non-conformance has been identified
- Perform tasks as assigned by your supervisor
- Daily reporting of issues to supervisors and management.
- Communicate/Train Operators on inspection plans, work instructions and other necessary QMS documentation
- Train operators on the use of measurement equipment
- Practice good housekeeping
- Follow safety rules
- Foster an atmosphere of teamwork focused on Continuous Improvement.
Drive and Support a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- Ensure your area is properly organized to maintain 5S
- Identify opportunities for improvement
- Promote the culture of quality and operator responsibility for workmanship and quality
- Facilitate operators to perform their own inspections through training, documentation and provision of gauging
- Understand and support the development of corrective actions through root cause analysis (5whys) 8D methodology
- Participates in the development and creation of failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) including Design (DFMEA) and Process (PFMEA)
- Be an active member of Lisk team and work with all employees to develop a world class Lean Manufacturing system
- Maintain and improve 5S standards within Lisk Ireland
- Champion Lisk Ireland’s Quality policy and assist in developing a customer responsive approach to meeting deadlines
- Apply knowledge and skills of processes to facilitate learning and growth among fellow team members.
Key Result Accountabilities
- Written report to your supervisor where quality plans are not followed in your designated areas
- Ensure the control and disposition of non-conforming product in your designated area
- Written report to your supervisor where quality plans are not followed in your designated areas
- Ensure the control and disposition of non-conforming product in your designated area
- Ensure the team is tracking all scrap to individual Scrap Codes
- Ensure all documentation is accurately completed before submitting
- Be observant and ensure defects are reported
- Provide support to all employees to ensure compliance with SOPs and standard work procedures
- Co-ordinate with all departments in an effective and professional manner
- Carry out instructions outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ensure execution of the daily production schedule.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures as set out in contracts.
- Assist with the evaluation of Vendor and Supplier capability to meet our needs and requirements to ensure the provision of production consumables is adequate at all time.
- Document work instructions, facilitate CI tasks
- Provide rapid response to internal and external customer requests.
Preferred Characteristics
- An analytical and forward thinker. Be able to recognise a problem before it’s too late
- Ability to communicate effectively; demonstrated success with verbal and written business communications
- Must possess excellent communications, teamwork, and leadership / conflict management skills.
- Have the ability to interface and build relationships with customers, employees and management at various levels within the organisation
- Must have the ability to lead a team whereby having excellent interpersonal and delegation skills
- Ability to interface with customers, suppliers and employees, problem solve and drive solutions to meet their requirements and Lisk’s targets.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity and trust. Able to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
- Must have a ‘can do’ attitude with a willingness to undertake any task required
- Possess the natural ability to do the right thing for the business, not the easy thing
Qualifications/Job Requirements
- A relevant 3rd level qualification.
- 1 years of Quality experience preferred
- Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
- Must be analytical and able to troubleshoot issues that may arise, working in and with the support of quality or manufacturing engineers as required
- Microsoft Windows-Office and EXCEL applications – Desirable
- Knowledge of ISO9001, IATF16949
- Team Dynamics and Inter-personal skills
- Problem Solving using appropriate quality tools, 5 Why’s, Ishikawa, Is/Is not - Desirable
- Basic Statistical Process Control and Statistical Fundamentals – Desirable
- Understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances and measurement methods
- Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams and process flows
- Must possess excellent verbal & written communication skills, as well as presentation and organizational skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: €13.50-€14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rindifin, Galway, CO. Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- engineering: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 08/06/2023
