QA Technician

at  Schrder

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Schréder is the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution provider worldwide. The company, founded in 1907, is present in over 70 countries on 5 continents. Our tradition of engineering means we have been at the forefront of innovation throughout our history. The latest wave of urbanism means that city centres are becoming more vital than ever: connectivity is crucial. Experts in Lightability™, we propose lighting infrastructure that will play a pivotal role in building Smart Cities and future communication networks. Our purpose is to deliver an outstanding experience by accompanying our customers along every step of their journey, from design to after-sales service, including light, control systems, CCTV, WiFi, EV chargers and many more smart features. Environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable lighting has always been part of Schréder’s DNA. We have already helped many cities, industries and sports venues worldwide to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint by switching to LED technology. By integrating our control systems, they achieve further energy-savings and deliver a better people-centred experience.
Our century-long experience has given us the clarity and insights to help cities transform their street lighting upgrades into the foundation for their smart city eco-systems. Our systems are open and interoperable to seamlessly interact with sensors and actuators deployed throughout public spaces and to solve existing and future needs. We are constantly pushing the limits of our technology to enable communities such as Valencia in Spain, Bad Hersfeld in Germany and Queensland in Australia to better manage their assets, reduce their expenditure and preserve their identity and their environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The QA Technician will report to the Quality Manager in the quality department. To succeed in this role; you will need to be hands-on, with an eye for detail, solve problems, perform inspections, assess and provide disposition on inward goods, outgoing goods and returned goods.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher School Certificate, Electrical or Mechanical trade qualifications or higher
• 1-2 years’ experience as a quality inspector or product tester in an electrical manufacturing industry
• High level of computer literacy (Word, Excel and ERP/MRP)

SKILLS:

• Able to read drawings and wiring diagrams
• Understand material and product quality
• Able to write technical reports
• Experience working within a production environment
• Basic knowledge of Quality tools, concepts and methodologies
• Knowledge of lighting products and systems
• Ability to lift loads up to 20kg on occasion
• Be self-motivated, able to work independently and multi-task in a timely manner
• Strong relationship building skills
• Understand ISO 9001 quality management system

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Note: This job description is a general outline of the typical duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Job responsibilities may be subject to change based on organisational needs.
Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivity goes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
At Schréder, we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun. Let Join us!
We would like to hear from you if you have any feedback about our recruitment process. Please email us at jobs@schreder.com

• Inspect goods coming from suppliers and provide inspection reports
• Release conforming goods and quarantine non-conforming goods
• Inspect in-house manufactured goods and provide inspection reports
• Inspect and analyse rejected components used in-house manufacturing and provide defective reports
• Book in returned goods from customers and provide goods return confirmation reports
• Inspect and analyse returned goods and provide fault analysis report
• Liaise with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, Engineering, Aftersales, and Suppliers on corrective/preventive actions for disposition of quarantine goods, rejected components and returned goods
• Perform minor rework and repair of returned products
• Complete and maintain all necessary paperwork, reports and documents in a timely manner
• Build and repair electrical test equipment for use in production and inspection
• Ensure that all products comply with the relevant safety and quality standards and specifications
• Address issues and provide supplier and internal corrective action reports
• Performs all assignments or duties as requested by Quality Manager
• Deploy QA system, policies and procedures and recommend improvements for procedures and processes