MQ Technician II

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Quality & Reliability Technician in Swindon to join the Quality Control team. The role covers inspection, testing and controlled release of customer products, requiring both independent and team collaboration and a willingness to work in swing shifts.

You will follow EH&S policies, interpret technical docs, record results, and ensure calibration checks before use. Strong attention to detail, good communication, and teamwork are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• BPSS Baseline Personnel Security clearance.
• Two years minimum experience in manufacturing or quality control, ideally a test/lab setting.
• Strong attention to detail with clear numeracy and written/verbal communication.
• Proficient PC skills and ability to learn new systems and lab equipment.
• Organised with initiative, able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Collaborative team player capable of working with internal/external customers and different cultures.
• Demonstrates TE Values and Ethical Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Follow EH&S policies and maintain safe working practices.
• Interpret SOPs and work to technical drawings, specs and test reports.
• Record inspection and test results with accurate documentation.
• Verify calibration checks prior to use of equipment.
• Perform visual fibre optic connector inspection using a microscope.
• Operate optical test equipment (light source, power meter) for IL/RL testing.
• Complete FAIRs and verify Certificates of Conformance with traceability.
• Raise NCRs and support RCCA/8D activities.
• Collaborate with engineering/production/quality to resolve issues.
• Support deviations, concessions and audits; participate in 5S/TEOA Lean activities.

Skills

Quality Control

Inspection

Documentation

SOP interpretation

Test equipment operation

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Quality & Reliability Technician to join our Quality Control team, supporting Harnessing and/or Ruggedised Fibre Optic (RFO) operations. The role involves both independent & team-based working to ensure robust inspection, testing, & controlled release of customer products. This role requires the person to work in Swing Shifts.

Job Requirements

Follow EH&S policies & maintain safe working practices.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, able to interpret & work to technical documentation (including drawings, specifications and test reports)
• Record inspection & test results accurately, maintaining controlled documentation
• Ensure equipment calibration checks are completed prior to use
• Visual inspection of fibre optic connectors/end faces (including use of microscope-based inspection)
• Use of optical test equipment - light source & power meter testing ref continuity, insertion loss (IL) & return loss (RL) testing (including ATE when applicable).
• Inspection to IEC / MIL / aerospace fibre standards (where applicable)
• Verification of environmental sealing (IP ratings, ruggedisation requirements where applicable)
• Mechanical inspection of connectors, backshells, strain reliefs
• Pack products in accordance with quality & handling standards
• Complete FAIRs & verify Certificates of Conformance with full traceability (paper & digital records)
• Raise non-conformances (NCRs), recording design/operator errors, support RCCA/8D activities
• Liaise with engineering, production & quality teams to resolve issues
• Contribute to scrap reduction & quality improvement initiatives (including MRB)
• Use SAP & digital systems for traceability, data entry & quality records where required.
• Support deviations, concessions & internal/external audit activities
• Apply 5S & TEOA principles to maintain high standards, supporting Lean/Kaizen continuous improvement activities
• Participate in handovers & team meetings, providing updates and feedback
• Manage workload & priorities based on production requirements
• Provide short term Quality Team cover during planned & unplanned absence for key activities.
• Support training & knowledge sharing activities
• Carry out other reasonable request by a member of the management team.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Must be able to achieve BPSS Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance. We can initiate this process for you prior to your start date if you do not already hold it.
• Candidates must possess at least two years of experience within a manufacturing and/or Quality Control setting, ideally in a test / laboratory environment
• High attention to detail with excellent numeracy, verbal & written communication skills
• Strong PC skills with aptitude to learn new systems & Laboratory equipment
• Organised with high degree of motivation & self-initiative, managing multiple tasks & can adapt to changing priorities, accomplishing them in a timely manner
• Strong team spirit, with ability to work well with internal & external customers, & with other cultures
• Be able to demonstrate behaviours in line with TE Values & Ethical Conduct

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork