Senior Quality Controller (Process Quality Expert)
On-siteŻejtun, Iż-Żejtun, Malta
Job Summary
Operate inspection and finishing equipment to ensure products meet customer quality requirements, performing visual inspections to identify, isolate, and eliminate non-conforming material. Conduct quality control tests, communicate non-conformances to the Process Quality Lead and relevant personnel, and maintain accurate records of inspection results and corrective actions. Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures for material handling, safety, and security while supporting training activities and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires willingness to work shift schedules, overtime, and weekends, with a preference for candidates holding Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent qualifications.
Required Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects and non-conformances against specifications and quality standards
- Ability to read and interpret product specifications, work instructions, and quality documentation
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate inspection and testing equipment
- Ability to perform basic statistical analysis and make data-driven decisions
- Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Ability to maintain accurate records and produce quality-related reports
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across production, engineering, and quality functions
- Ability to train and support team members on quality procedures, inspection techniques, and equipment operation
- Willingness to work shift schedules, overtime, and weekends as required by operational demands
- Preferably A-Level standard of education or equivalent
- Experience in quality assurance, inspection, manufacturing operations, or process improvement environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting
- Good command of written and spoken English
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing, quality, inspection, or production environment preferred
- Understanding Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, PDCA, and 5S principles are considered an asset
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent quality qualification would be considered an advantage
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