Pay rate: £41,151.00 per annumJob Location: Arlington, EastleighShifts: Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00Duration: 18-month contractStart Dates: ASAPBenefits* Private medical insurance* Personal accident insurance* Income protection* Employee assistance programme* Life insurance* Annual leave buy/sell scheme* Cycle to work* Critical illness cover* Dental insurance* Gym membership* Childcare vouchers* Company car scheme* Give as you earn scheme* Dining and leisure card* Eye care vouchers* Financial management assistance* Rail season ticket* Travel insurance* Flexible pensionSummaryOur client is a global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, operation, service, and maintenance.ResponsibilitiesThe team of Quality Technicians will be deployed to a variety of inspection activities across train projects and products across several UK sites, in line with their skills and experience. * Performing accurate day to day measuring and visual inspection of product to ensure Quality Standards are maintained in line with published drawings, quality control plans & inspection standards.* Leading and coordinating the inspection regime for train manufacture throughout the production process, including final inspection of completed train cars at handover.* Support the Supplier Quality Control Engineers in developing Inspection Procedures & Standards, Engineering Drawings, Specifications & Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures & Control Plans.* Devising safe systems of work & establishing effective methods for recording Inspection Results.* Travelling to offsite warehouse locations, suppliers or other facilities to support Quality Inspection.* Effectively analysing, recording & reporting on the results of inspection findings and maintaining Quality Records. * Prepare In-Process Quality Documentation* Carryout visual weld inspections in accordance with requirements.* Prepare detailed inspection reports.* Creation of inspection documentation & non-conformance documentation. * Carry out DPI inspections and UT inspection of welds when required.* Evaluate NDT results and make accurate decisions in accordance with appropriate acceptance standards.* Conduct Fabrication inspection at all stages of build processes as per the Inspection and Test Plan.* Use of laser measurement/tracking systems to determine accurate results.* Carry out distortion control verification inspection utilizing laser measurement techniques* Prepare detailed Inspection Reports from Weld Inspection Activities.* Visually inspect and test quality paint finish.* Verify Sample Swatches in line with paint pass off procedures.* Monitor Paint Batch Control and recording, including Traceability * Check Vehicle surface preparation, degreasing, shot blasting, filler, primer sanding and topcoat application.* Prepare & maintain In-Process Quality Procedures & Documentation under the instruction of the Process QA Engineer / QA Supervisor* Perform adhesion testing* Monitor Paint Thickness* Control of Paint Inspection Equipment Calibration * Use of manual and automated method for checking colour and surface finish* Liaise with the paint process manager to ensure vehicles & sub-assemblies are reworked if found faulty to the correct paint process.* Training the wider Quality Team in application & upkeep of developed Inspection / Test Procedures.* Checking, overseeing and signing off of work done by others.* Assistance in the training & development of colleagues and wider Team.* Ensure all non-conformances are identified, controlled and recorded, provide evidence to support nonconformity and effective close out* Lead the investigation and resolution of identified non-conformances.* Support QC Eng. /RWC investigations into & resolution of identified non-conformances.* Interact with the required stakeholders across various areas of the business regarding Quality matters.* To undertake travel to facilitate Quality inspection activities as part of the QC team.* Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping.* Ensure accurate time bookings are performed.* To be involved in staff development and training and participate in PDP procedures.* To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be requiredExperience* A good working knowledge of a range of Quality Assurance and Problem Solving Tools & Techniques including Measurement System Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, First Article Inspection, Capability Study, Cause & Effect Analysis, 5-Why, 8-D, etc.* A clear understanding of core AQP Documentation & it's application including Process Maps and Quality Control Plans.* Extensive experience in the use of a range of hand held Precision Measuring Equipment, including Vernier Calipers, micrometres, feeler gauges, slip gauges, force meters, etc.* A good working knowledge of ISO 9000 principles.* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standard operating instructions and written company procedures.* An ability to recognise and achieve cost saving opportunities through proactive defect reduction.* Proven experience in the development of Quality Inspection Standards, Standard Operating Instructions & In-Process Check Documentation* Good problem-solving skills and experience of leading in root cause investigations.* An understanding of health and safety requirements of an industrial working environment * Strong IT skills with Microsoft based applications. * Ability to identify weld defects in accordance with relevant acceptance criteria.* Ability to read & interpret Engineering Drawings, specifically to determine Welding Requirements & Joint Configurations* Paint Inspection experience* Practical Experience of SAP* Be able to demonstrate experience in the use of Mobile CMM Equipment, e.g. Laser Scanner, API Omnitrac2, etc.* Practical experience in the use of Paint Film Measurement Equipment* Good understanding of both MIG & TIG Welding Processes.* Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of ISO StandardsQualifications* Educated to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline as a minimum* Recognised Engineering Craft Apprenticeship in Welding or Fabrication / Plating DisciplinePLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.