Quality Engineer

Location: Larbert

Come join Alexander Dennis on our mission to save the planet. We are transforming public transport globally by designing, manufacturing, and servicing greener, more eco-friendly, buses and coaches.

Our people are our biggest asset, making us the hugely successful company we are. We are transforming how we work, offering team members more flexibility around how they live and work.

We’re in the middle of the biggest new product development agenda in our history and you will play a pivotal role in the success of this through the delivery of cost reduction and value analysis and value engineering projects.

What does that mean for you?

• Generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• A half day on a Friday. Yes, every Friday. Giving you more time at the weekend to do the things you love with the people you love.
• A 37-hour working week, with flexible working options, giving you that much needed work/life balance.
• Annual leave entitlement which increases with tenure.
• Pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers practical, impartial support on issues impacting your life.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and regular meditation sessions as your health and wellbeing is important to us.

Interested and want to find out more? Check out our YouTube channel or LinkedIn!

Your dream role:

Embark on an exhilarating journey as a key player in our dynamic team! We're on the lookout for an adept individual to champion our Vehicle Quality Inspections and enhancements, fostering a culture where every stage of production resonates with customer-ready excellence. Join us in shaping the future of automotive perfection!

Main responsibilities:

• Carry-out Quality Inspection of Vehicles.
• Maintain Quality Records (both on paper and electronically).
• Support Quality Department and Operations on reducing defects and time spent on Stage Inspection Audits while maintaining recognized standards on vehicles.
• Support the planned monthly output of Vehicles and customer targets.
• Support Quality and Operations on eliminating recurring defects.
• Where applicable, develop Quality Audits to drive continual improvement to improve Quality of Vehicle and reduce Build Hours.
• Support the closure of customer issues (RQI) where required.
• Ensure vehicles meet all legislative requirements.

 What you will bring:

• Time served in coach-building – vehicle manufacture or similar discipline. 
• In the absence of formal qualifications, one years’ practical quality experience in a manufacturing environment would be acceptable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literate.  Excel knowledge is critical.
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• Independent and able to make decisions on quality standards.
• Ability to read Engineering drawings.
• Ability to implement Root Cause Corrective Actions by using the required Quality tools.
• Ability to work within a team and interact well with all levels of the quality and business organisation.
• Comfortable making decisions.

Next steps:

If this sounds like you, and you’re interested in coming ‘aboard’, then we would love to hear from you. Alongside uploading your CV, please share a short covering letter detailing why you’re interested and why we should hire you!

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We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com

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