Automotive QA Technician – Flexible Hours & Impactful Work

Astemo, Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Sports and Social Fund

Flexitime

Early finish Friday

Yearly Bonus Scheme

Flexible Holidays

Life Insurance: x4 salary

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Job summary

Astemo Bolton is seeking a Quality Technician to strengthen our Bolton production plant. You will analyse returns, perform function tests, and support production in a cross‑functional environment.

You will apply GD&T expertise, operate CMMs, document results, and contribute to PPAP submissions. The role requires at least 2 years in manufacturing, plus good communication and PC skills.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of GD&T along with CMM programming skill, operation of test stands and functional knowledge of automotive parts.
• Report writing skills, communication skills, fault finding skills i.e. the ability to identify the basic causes of faults.
• ONC level or further education in Engineering field.
• PC literate. (Word/Excel)
• At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment programming and using CMM’s

Responsibilities

• Analyse Returns: Perform analysis of products returned from customers/field, identify defect and cause.
• Function Test and Measurement: Perform function test and measurement on new/re‑designed and existing products as required.
• Product Reliability: Test product reliability, according to customer needs and timescales.
• Reporting: Produce clear and accurate reports for testing/investigation/measurement and analysis results and conclusions with the use of analytical methods if required.
• Equipment Inspection/Repair: Inspect equipment regularly and perform basic repairs and maintenance.
• Documentation: Maintain basic procedures and SOPs for test equipment. Support Customer and Supplier PPAP submissions.
• Supporting Production: Support production department on ad hoc duties as and when required. For example, if there is a requirement for containment activities

Skills

GD&T

CMM programming

Test stands operation

Automotive parts knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Fault finding

PC literacy

Education

ONC level or further education in Engineering

Tools

CMM programming

Test stands

Job description

Astemo Bolton is seeking a Quality Technician to strengthen our Bolton production plant. You will analyse returns, perform function tests, and support production in a cross‑functional environment.

You will apply GD&T expertise, operate CMMs, document results, and contribute to PPAP submissions. The role requires at least 2 years in manufacturing, plus good communication and PC skills.