Quality System Technician

Cummins Inc., Pierremont, Darlington

Quality System Technician

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Cummins Inc., Pierremont, Darlington

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Pierremont, Darlington

Full Job Description

  • Apply quality tools and methodologies to strengthen product and process quality, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIAG core tools, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System by owning accurate documentation, audit records, and process information within eQMS systems.
  • Monitor, report, and drive resolution of Material Non-Conformances (MNCs), Product Non-Conformances (PNCs), and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
  • Manage measurement and calibration requirements for tooling and inspection equipment across the DEP campus to ensure ongoing compliance and reliability.
  • Support external audits and certification activities, working closely with audit teams to maintain required quality accreditations.
  • Plan, perform, and lead internal audits (QMS, manufacturing process, and product audits) using a process-based and risk-based approach, issuing non-conformances and opportunities for improvement as required.
  • Lead and support root cause analysis (3P-5Whys), ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively and sustained.
  • Build quality capability across the business by delivering training on QMS processes, AIAG core tools, and quality systems, contributing to a strong quality culture.

    Knowledge of quality standards and requirements, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIAG core tools, and customer-specific requirements, within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience planning, performing, and leading audits using process-based auditing and risk-based thinking.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, deliver training, and work cross-functionally.
  • A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify gaps, lead corrective actions, and drive accountability.
  • Education/Experience:
  • Associate degree or equivalent relevant business or manufacturing experience.
  • IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Internal Auditor trained.
  • Trained in or willingness to work toward AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, and MSA).
  • Six Sigma Green Belt trained, or willingness to work toward certification.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting QMS, manufacturing process, and product audits, leading root cause analysis, and supporting quality documentation and training activities.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/quality-system-technician-126882980