Quality Maintenance Technician

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Quality Maintenance Technician to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Engine Plant in Darlington , United Kingdom.

This is a permanent, on-site position working 37.5 hours per week across a three-shift rotation:

• Day shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Back shift: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
• Night shift: Monday to Friday, 10:00pm - 6:00am

• Compliance with HSE regulations, Risk Assessments, and PPE usage, whether on site or at remote facilities and Customer premises.
• Build up engines conformant to specification to release to the Customer.
• Rapid and comprehensive diagnosis of engine faults, whether mechanical or electronic, including Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to effectively document findings and make recommendations for permanent fixes.
• Ownership and repair of faults & rebuild of engines consistent with build documentation.
• Providing analysis of weekly product integrity data.
• Provide technical assistance & be a resource during containment activities.
• Support bypass processes to ensure product integrity.
• Presentation/communication of internal defects to responsible areas using Powerpoint slides or the Defect app.
• Offline build-up of engines to internal standards and using specifications and technical drawings.
• Process defective material & shortages using internal systems.
• Support Marine Certification Agency process by monitoring extended tests, engine stamping & facilitate Agency inspections.
• Support Matrix team activities by participating and, where appropriate, leading problem-solving processes including Ishikawa, 5Y etc.
• Conduct internal audits including Boundary Audits and Final, Comparative and Load Audits when needed.
• Control non-conforming material where needed.

• A strong problem-solving mindset, someone who enjoys identifying issues and finding effective solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in documentation and adherence to processes.
• Hands-on aptitude, comfortable working with tools, equipment, and technology.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with engineers, managers, and other staff.
• Methodical approach to fault diagnosis.
• Attention to detail in maintaining records of findings.
• Able to progress work unsupervised & understanding priorities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and OEM standards.

• HNC or other qualification in Diesel Engine Fitting + experience/Time Served Apprenticeship
• Sound knowledge of diesel engine technology & software including Insite and Calterm.
• Experience of compliance with ISO and industry standards.
• Familiarity with global service environments (UK and abroad).