Job Description

Quality Technical Assistant

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to expect

The Quality Technical Assistant provides support to the Quality Department by testing and checking materials and products to ensure they meet the required standards. The role includes recording results, reporting trends, maintaining tooling systems, assisting with repairs, and supporting internal audits to improve quality and reduce waste.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Test, analyse, and check materials and products at all stages of production. Record results accurately and inform the Quality Co-ordinator of any trends or issues. Approve and release materials according to quality procedures. Process laboratory requests and issue inspection reports and product certificates. Maintain the tooling management system, including inspections, reports, and records. Manage new tools and moulds, organise tooling transfers, and keep tooling lists up to date. Coordinate internal and external tool repairs and monitor costs. Support the engineering team with priority lists for tool repairs. Carry out internal quality audits to improve processes, reduce waste, and prevent defects. Support overall quality management processes as directed by the Quality Co-ordinator or Quality Manager.
Keys to Success

Requires established skills to perform a range of day-to-day activities Requires knowledge and skills gained through formal training or considerable work experience
Supervisory Responsibilities

Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with other teams Impacts own team through the accuracy and quality of work; follows procedures and receives regular supervision Uses communication skills to exchange information Solves routine problems without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established options
Requirements and Preferred Skills

0-1 years of experience Requires good communication skills both written and verbal. Must possess good organisational and time management skills. Experience working in a quality or manufacturing environment would be adventagous. Confident using computers and software systems for data recording and analysis.

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as "One Gates" and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

GDPR: Gates are committed to protecting your private data. Please see below the link to our Job Applicants Privacy Statement which we would ask you to read in full. By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read, understood and accept this policy.

https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html

TO APPLY

Please send your current CV and evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain either through Indeed or to:

Human Resources Department, Gates (U.K). Limited, Tinwald Downs Road, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TS

ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme
Work Location: In person