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Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best‑in‑class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage and thermal equipment for all things that move.
Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy by providing innovative and efficient solutions for a cleaner future.
Turntide Technologies operates in North America, Canada, the UK and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including offshore automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, commercial buildings and premium automotive.
Job Overview
A Quality Technician’s primary responsibility will be to provide support to the Quality Engineers and production team to ensure a right‑first‑time, zero‑defects approach. The role is based at our site in Gateshead and reports to the Head of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Follow HSE legislation and local HSE rules, raising issues where necessary.
* Challenge yourself and others as well as processes and procedures to guarantee safety and prevent quality issues in the field.
* On‑ and off‑line programming of CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
* Use of metrology equipment such as micrometre, vernier and height gauge.
* Inspection of goods received in accordance with agreed sampling methodology.
* Inspection of finished product, e.g. First Article Inspection (FAI).
* Provide guidance on product quality issues within the production process.
* Provide support to Engineers by creating and updating documentation for production operations, i.e. quality alerts & visual instructions.
* Conduct internal audits and inspections.
* Attend daily shift meetings in Production and communicate any concerns or issues.
* Provide support to production to enable product confirmation, containment and rework activity where required.
* Raise non‑conformance reports (NCRs) where quality issues are identified.
* Support Quality Engineers to improve product quality and reduce internal non‑conformance levels through participation in process improvement activities.
* Provide support and input when required with customer and supplier concern investigations.
* Operate the calibration system for all measurement and monitoring devices.
* Support capability studies.
* Attend start‑of‑shift meetings within Production.
* Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
* Monitor and verify compliance with customer‑specific requirements and OEM standards.
* Assist with training production staff on quality procedures and defect recognition.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen events.
* Perform ad‑hoc tasks deemed necessary by management.
Requirements
* Previous experience in a production environment.
* Able to read engineering drawings.
* Able to use a range of measuring equipment such as vernier calipers, micrometre and other precision tools.
* Good level of computer literacy – Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Qualifications
A recognised qualification is required to demonstrate proficiency in key skills: English Literature, English Language, Maths and ICT.
An HNC or equivalent in manufacturing or engineering is required.
A qualification in a quality discipline would be desirable.
Relevant experience could also be considered.
Bonus Points
* Understanding of quality tools such as 8‑D analysis, 5‑Why, Ishikawa.
* Awareness of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO/TS 22163, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
* Electronic and/or mechanical knowledge or experience.
* Experience in the rail industry.
* Previous experience within a similar role.
Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please note: Direct applications only. No unsolicited staffing recruitment firm submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Turntide Technologies.
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