Quality Assurance Technologist

5 months ago


StokeonTrent, United Kingdom RKW Ltd Full time

We have a fantastic career opportunity to join our Team at RKW, Europe’s leading distributor and manufacturer of small domestic appliances and housewares products. Part of the Sutton Venture Group, RKW was established in 1989 and has grown from strength to strength.

Our Quality Assurance team is looking to add new talent to help deliver on ambitious expansion and development plans, by bringing in a QA Technologist.

**Job Purpose Overview**

As a member of the Quality Assurance Team, you will be testing products, assessing function, performance and build quality within a Laboratory environment to ensure that the products are fit for market and meet the required standard for the RKW brand.

This will involve; samples for assessment to include first samples, pre-shipment samples and stock samples tested and assessed following departmental procedures.

You will also be assessing returned products and establishing the reason for failure and will become familiar with UK & EU standards and legislation.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Work within the Quality Assurance Team in the testing of products, assessing both performance and function, following departmental procedures.
- Write and present reports to QA team for review and departmental approval.
- Support the product compliance team through pre-compliance testing to ensure product designs conform to all required regulations and standards.
- Provide support to the current product portfolio when issues are identified.
- Liaise with Far East agents with findings and suggested improvements of products.
- Manage work load in conjunction with the Buying Team ensuring all products to be set up are tested in a timely fashion.
- Support with the design of test equipment and procedures.
- Test competitor products as and when required.

The above list is not exclusive and support is expected with any duties within the department as dictated by the department management.

**Key Requirements**
- HNC / A Level qualification in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. Automotive, Electronic & Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Manufacturing), or relevant experience.
- Hands on mechanical and/or electrical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Organised and structured with a drive for a clean, orderly, tidy and safe working environment.
- Computer literate.
- Good abilities with MS Excel & Word.
- Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ outlook.
- An ability to get things done. Completes and finishes work with no loose ends.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
- Good communication skills; written and verbal.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
- Able to work as part of a team or own initiative as required.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision (self starter).
- Flexible during busy periods.

**Additional Information / Preferred Previous Experience**:

- Good understanding of Quality systems (e.g. ISO 9001).
- Good understanding of relevant UK, European and International regulations standards, codes of practice and procedures (e.g. UKCA, CE, CCC, LVD, IP ratings, etc.)
- Good experience of working in a technical test facility.
- Minimum 1 years’ industry related experience in testing of products with mechanical, electrical, electronic & software elements.
- Good experience of following detailed test requirements and protocols.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and make confident decisions.

**Company Benefits**:

- Free parking on all sites
- Complimentary drinks
- Canteen facilities which include vending machines supplying hot beverages
- Mobile Sandwich Van
- Staff discount on all our products
- Employee Assistance Program
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Training and development
- Eye care allowance
- Exclusive discounts on cinema, holidays, days out, eating out and much more
- Long service incentives and rewards
- Annual bonus scheme

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE - PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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