Quality Technician

The Company:
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers.

Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

The role:
Conduct site specific inspection duties which may include, but are not limited to: 
Regular dimensional and visual process checks
Gauge checks 
Pallet teardowns 
Final Product signoff 
Aluminium composition analysis 
Knowledge of GD&T, able to read engineering drawings and make decisions based on findings.
Able to run pc-dmis software and use graphics display window to find features for verification and troubleshooting.
Assist the Quality Team Leaders in controlling the NCMR process. 
Maintain required records to ensure conformance to customer Quality requirements. 
Assist Quality and Manufacturing depts in efforts to reduce process variation and increase productivity. 
Practice good housekeeping and safety procedures.
Participate with team working, information sharing, 5S and Continuous Improvement Programmes.
Ensure compliance with all Company policies and systems, including the quality, health, safety and environmental policies and management systems. 
Other duties as assigned


Essential Criteria:
NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
Experience in a Quality Control Role 
Experience and knowledge of one or more of the following: 
SPC 
CMM (primarily PC-DMIS) 
Experience of using inspection equipment e.g. hard gauge, callipers, micrometres, etc.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings 
Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem solving skills 
A well-organised and methodical approach to work 
Computer literate 
Diligent, with an eye for detail 
Strong customer focus 
Strong team player

Desireable criteria:
​​​​​​​Experience within an engineering manufacturing environment, preferably die casting 
Knowledge of continuous improvement tools/techniques 
Experience and knowledge of CMM for Zeiss Calypso, or Mitutoyo MCOSMOS software

Company Benefits:
Competitive salary
Competitive shift premium for all shift roles 
Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
A health cash plan
Discount scheme
Life assurance
Service-related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
Employee assistance programme
Free car parking
Learning and Development opportunities and support
Ride to work scheme
Service awards

If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, we will not be considering your application at this time.