Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician (Rail / Rolling Stock)

Location: Goole

Start Date: July 6, 2026

Contract Duration: July 2026 – January 2027 (Approx. 6 months)

Are you a precision-driven Quality Assurance Technician with a strong background in rolling stock, manufacturing, or heavy engineering? We are seeking a proactive QA specialist to lead quality inspection and compliance across assigned manufacturing plant environments.

In this role, you will perform critical in-process tests and checks on inbound/outbound rolling stock products (including carbodys and full train assemblies), ensuring every vehicle leaving the factory floor meets rigorous specifications and safety standards.

• Quality Inspection & Testing: Perform defined in-process quality routines, testing inbound/outbound carbodys and train assemblies against strict engineering specifications.
• Defect Management & Rework: Identify, record, and document deviations; make definitive  In-or-Out  decisions; and coordinate rework activities with production supervisors and train managers.
• Gate Moderation & Acceptances: Moderate, log, and participate in Manufacturing (MF) Quality Gates, customer acceptances, and milestone reviews.
• Documentation & Configuration: Consolidate, merge, and archive vehicle documentation and full train files while ensuring strict adherence to configuration management protocols.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary QA point of contact for Team Leaders, Production Managers, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), and incoming goods inspectors.
• Escalation & Support: Monitor QA corrective actions, assist suppliers with quality challenges, and elevate complex unresolved deviations promptly.

• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record in Quality Assurance / Inspection within rail, rolling stock, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Quality Gates, vehicle assembly documentation, and configuration management processes.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Decisive decision-maker capable of evaluating non-conformances and leading root-cause resolution on the shop floor.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Clear and effective communicator comfortable interfacing directly with production leaders, suppliers, and customer representatives.