Quality & Process Technician

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As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way.

Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low‑carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24,000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Responsible for troubleshooting, conducting inspections, documenting findings, and ensuring alignment between shop floor operations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role also involves supporting the derivation of process specifications, participating in shop floor audits, and checking of equipment through inspection and replacement of parts. This position will require working on a rotating shift basis to cover different hours of operation.

• 1. Troubleshooting
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  Identify, resolve and document issues within the production process to minimize downtime and ensure quality standards are met.
• 2. Inspection of Product on Shop Floor
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  Conduct thorough inspections of products on the shop floor to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• 3. Documenting Findings
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  Accurately document findings and observations from shop floor inspections and audits to maintain records and inform process improvements.
• 4. Identifying Gaps Between Shop Floor and SOPs
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  Analyse and identify discrepancies between actual shop floor operations and documented SOPs, and propose corrective actions.
• 5. Supporting Process Specifications
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  Assist in deriving and documenting process specifications to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• 6. Conducting GEMBA and BMS Audits
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  Participate in GEMBA and Bekaert Manufacturing System (BMS) audits on the shop floor to ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement.
• 7. Highlighting and Escalating Issues
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  Proactively highlight and elevate issues to the appropriate personnel or next level of management to ensure prompt resolution.
• 8. Inspection of Process Parts
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  Inspect process parts such as rollers, dies, and heads, and coordinate with the maintenance team for the replacement of worn or defective parts.
• 9. Adhere to company policy
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  Ensure that all company policies and procedures (including health, safety and environmental) are personally adhered to, taking a ‘no walk past’ approach.
• 10. Small Improvement
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  Follow up on the effectiveness of corrective action plans & use of tools such as Kaizen.

• Knowledge of QA fundamentals.
• Sound knowledge of inspection process.
• Preferred candidate from Manufacturing Engineering industry.
• Technical Diploma / A Level / Level 3 or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline.
• High level of motivation and commitment.
• Proactive in communicating.
• Diploma in Production will be added advantage.
• Ability to solve problems effectively & provide timely & accurate information for decision making.
• Results‑driven approach, determined & self‑motivated.
• Highlight/escalate underlying issues to supervisor.
• Sound experience of managing within health & safety & Quality parameters.

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers.