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We currently have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician About KNDS UK: With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme. We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management and Business Support functions. As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines and currently have this opportunity available. About the role: The role holder will be the key support to ensuring the all document administration is maintained and adequate records of manufacture, assembly and material certification are readably available for both internal, customer and GQA acceptance trials (FAT). Key duties include, but are not limited to: Manage and maintain all documents, both physical and electronic, in a systematic and organised manner Numbering, registration, distribution and tracking of change control documentation such as Technical Query, Change Request etc. Provide an auditable trail of incoming and outgoing documentation for projects using the company procedures and systems Quality check documents on formal aspects. (i.e. correct revisioning, title, numbering) Receive and issue documents in line with project timescales Reviewing/Completing and ensuring timely updating of company production data documentation Compilation / Collation of build pack documentation, including release certification for customer release. Development of the Boxer release certificate in line DE&S requirements for each vehicle Recording of traceability and completing of checks for accompanying certification to meet customer expectations Liaise with the customers Quality Assurance Representatives (GQA) as and when required. May occasionally assist with physical inspection activities in assembly/PDI/FAT Involves cross-functional liaison with Procurement, Production, and Quality Assurance teams What we’re looking for: Candidates must have the following essential qualifications and experience: Degree, HND, HNC or significant experience in engineering environment Full UK driving licence The following are desirable: Experience of working within military contracts Experience using ERP or quality management systems. Knowledge of ISO 9001/AQAP quality management standards. Familiarity with Certificates of Conformance, material certificates, or test reports. Understanding of basic quality assurance principles and non-conformance reporting. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following skills and aptitudes: Able to work under pressure to deadlines, be flexible, dependable and time conscious and to work with minimum supervision. Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, ability to transfer knowledge, and able to work collaboratively within a high performing team and with other stakeholders. Takes responsibility for decision-making within the guidelines of the work instruction, for their workplace, the application of welding processes, and for their productivity. Committed to maintaining competence through Continuing Professional Development planning, preparation and reflection to ensure safety, quality and production and ensuring Continuing Professional Development goals are achieved. Intervene and challenge poor practices an