Epredia - Quality Receiving Inspector - Advanced Apprenticeship (March start)
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Company: Epredia
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Location: Runcorn, WA7 1TA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00162
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Application Deadline Date: 02/03/2020
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Start Date: 16/03/2020
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Yr 1: Mon-Thurs 8am-4.30pm, Fri 8am-12.30pm 36.5 hrs. Yr 2+: 37 hrs paid hrs.
Brief Description
Quality Inspectors assure that all parts, components and higher level assemblies fully meet the requirements of design and specification intent and align with all applicable standards, completing the relevant testing of products in a timely manner.
Qualifications Required
Essential
5 GCSEs at Grade 5/C or above to include Maths, English and a practical subject such as DT or IT. BTEC Level 2 in Engineering.
Desired
Maths GCSE at Grade 6 or above or at A level.
BTEC Level 3 in Engineering or Technology
Personal Qualities
? Good interpersonal, communication and customer focus skills both written & oral
? Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment and the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously on your own initiative.
Skills Required
Essential
? Excellent IT skills
? Forward thinking and fast learning
Desired:
? Experience in an Engineering / Quality Inspection discipline.
? Knowledge of mechanical and technical drawings
? Knowledge of working with Medical Device / IVD regulated products, with knowledge of ISO13485 / FDA QSR Part 820 requirements or within a heavily regulated, equivalent industry.
? Comprehensive knowledge and the demonstrated ability to perform predictive statistical data analysis.
Training to be Provided
This 3 year programme will include:
? Metrology Skills training ? off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham on either block or day release
? In house training in line with your requirements.
? EAL Level 3 Award in Metrology
Vacancy Detail
Where will you work?
You will be based at our Runcorn site ? a global Centre of Excellence for the Anatomical Pathology Division. Training will be as follows: a mix of day release and a number of block weeks, with each block is designed to last 5 days. There is an additional 45 days (workplace-specific) of managed, off-the-job training built in at the workplace. The above timings will occupy 20 % off the job training, of a three-year programme.
What will you do?
? Inspect investigate and release incoming parts as per define inspection criteria or specification drawing.
? 1 day a week (term time) at College in Birmingham for training on Metrology and apprenticeship skills at dedicated site.
? Support measurement investigation on supplied parts to ensure correct specifications are made and identify incorrect specifications.
? Support Calibration activities for equipment on site and with Calibration services and internal calibration checks.
? Assure that the processes and procedures remain in compliance with IVD regulatory and ISO13485 Quality requirements.
? Support Supplier Quality Engineering Investigations, Supplier Development Improvement Events and Supplier Assessments.
? Collaborate cross functionally, performing Post Manufacturing / In Field Quality Engineering investigations to resolve applicable Lifecycle Quality issues.
? Investigate and assure all internal and external discrepancies (non-conformance) are adequately documented.
? Collaborate cross functionally with Production Engineering, Engineering Technical Support (ETS) and R&D to resolve Product Lifecycle Quality issues.
? Ensure that all Quality KPI Visual Management media for the assigned product portfolio is kept current with 360? Product Quality feedback and define / facilitate Continuous Improvement efforts to provide evolving data sets and process / product feedback, in a simple, easy to use and standardized way.
? Support the Quality requirements in the evaluation of new or alternatively sourced components and monitor / evaluate any manufacturing trial activity.
? Ensure that all applicable Quality requirements are clearly defined and implemented and support the effective design transfer of new / updated products from R&D / Production Engineering into Manufacturing.
? Support and Improve the Quality Management System and Quality Policy as directed by QA Management / QMS Specialists.
? Provide appropriate support as required for internal and external audits.
What?s in it for you:
? Wages salary between ?18,000 and ?23,000 p.a. ( 3 year fixed term) depending on experience and qualifications
? New role within Epredia?s Runcorn, UK?s manufacturing and R & D site ? at the forefront of Cancer diagnosis
? Working within an innovative team of fellow Quality committed professionals
? Attractive base salary, bonus & benefits including: healthcare coverage, Life Assurance policy (4 x base salary), pension scheme, Employee Assistance Program, 25 days annual leave, bonus target 5% salary
? Potential for permanent contract on successful completion of the apprenticeship.