Automotive Quality Technician – Fast-Paced Problem Solving

PlanetRecruitment; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site-based in Gaydon

Contract role (3–6 months)

Job summary

PlanetRecruitment is seeking a Quality Technician for a hands-on, production-based role in Gaydon. You will investigate supplier quality concerns, implement rapid containment and resolve issues to minimise production disruption.

The role requires interpreting drawings and GD&T, using calipers and micrometers, and collaborating across Production, Engineering and Quality teams in a fast-paced automotive setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on investigation of supplier part and production quality concerns.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD information and GD&T specifications.
• Experience with inline automotive quality, manufacturing or engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of 8D/G8D/PPS problem-solving and dimensional inspection is advantageous.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced line-side setting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier part and production quality concerns.
• Assess dimensional, cosmetic, functional and fit-related defects.
• Carry out containment, segregation and authorised component rework.
• Use inspection equipment including Vernier calipers, micrometers and gap & flush gauges.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD information and GD&T specifications.
• Support root cause investigation and structured problem-solving.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and supplier teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Demonstrate automotive quality mindset in a production environment.
• Apply knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance in daily tasks.
• Maintain strong hands-on problem-solving and investigative skills.

Skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Investigative skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality control & QA understanding

8D/G8D/PPS problem-solving

SPC & PPAP exposure

GD&T & dimensional inspection

Interpreting drawings/CAD

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Gap & flush gauges

Job description

PlanetRecruitment is seeking a Quality Technician for a hands-on, production-based role in Gaydon. You will investigate supplier quality concerns, implement rapid containment and resolve issues to minimise production disruption.

The role requires interpreting drawings and GD&T, using calipers and micrometers, and collaborating across Production, Engineering and Quality teams in a fast-paced automotive setting.