Quality Technician

Company: RYOBI
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Location: Carrickfergus
Job Description:

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.

Ryobis 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.

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Posted: September 15th, 2026