Process & Quality Engineering Technician

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Process & Quality Engineering Technician, specialising in Manufacturing, for Accelera by Cummins, based in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.

This is a full-time, on-site role on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. Overtime may be available depending on workload.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support Design Handoff: Ensure new battery pack designs are manufacturable and testable by providing hands-on feedback during design reviews.
• Document Processes: Create and maintain build manuals, PFMEAs, control plans, and other critical documentation to support prototype builds.
• Prepare Tooling & Equipment: Set up and maintain jigs, fixtures, hand tools, and machine programs to enable smooth prototype assembly.
• Execute Prototype Builds: Provide real-time support during builds, including DOE trials and pre-assembly validations, resolving issues as they arise.
• Integrate COBOTs: Collaborate with engineering teams to program, test, and troubleshoot collaborative robots for seamless workflow integration.
• Drive Quality Resolution: Work closely with the quality function to resolve non-conformance reports, deviations, and inspection findings.
• Enable Process Improvements: Apply lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste in prototype environments.
• Facilitate Engineering Feedback: Communicate tooling and fixture issues to engineering and toolmakers, ensuring continuous improvement and design refinement.

• Strong Collaboration Skills: Ability to work effectively across production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Clear Communication: Capable of conveying technical issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Comfortable making decisions based on data and experience, especially under tight timelines.
• Safety & Manufacturing Awareness: Understanding of safe practices and manufacturing fundamentals, including working with industrial equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or apprenticeship preferred.
• Significant hands-on experience in manufacturing or R&D environments, with familiarity in quality systems, CAD, prototype builds, and continuous improvement practices.