Quality Technician

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technician to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Starline Team in Reading, UK. This position is operations primary quality support to frontline employees. The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring all manufacturing processes are followed along with identifying and aiding in the troubleshooting of nonconforming materials and/or processes.

What Will You Do?

• Model high standards of conduct and leadership.
• Review operations' build processes and provide constructive feedback as necessary.
• Identify overall individual technical performance and make recommendations for improvement.
• Effectively communicate information regarding product, quality, and safety topics.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various departments including Team Supervisors, Assemblers, Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering and Quality.
• Ensure the product is made to Legrand standards and take appropriate action, if needed.
• Ensure that employees are using the correct tools, parts, and information they need to be fully productive.
• Control of non-conforming materials.
• Assist with Parts Quality Report (PQR), gauge instructions, capability data and gauge R&R studies.
• Adhere to all company policies, guidelines, and practices.
• Work other shifts, as needed, and opportunities for field support.

Required Skills

Education

• Educated to “A Level” Standard or equivalent.
• Degree or HND in a technical background preferred.
• Manufacturing or Quality experience required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Willing and able to work all shifts, as needed.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to run reports, effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to learn Dispatch, Syteline, MQ1 and other systems.
• Ability to use MS Outlook, Word, and Excel proficiently.
• Exposure to Quality Systems (AS9100, ISO9001) preferred.
• Ability to learn how to read engineering drawings, BOMs and Travelers.
• Knowledge of standard wiring practices, IPC training or electrical certification preferred.
• Must be willing and able to wear mandatory personal protective equipment such as masks, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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