MQ Technician II

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Swindon is seeking a motivated MQ Technician II to support the Quality Control team. You will perform inspections, testing and controlled release of customer products, working both independently and as part of a team in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires attention to detail, experience in a manufacturing/Quality Control setting, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while adhering to 5S and Lean/Kaizen principles. BPSS clearance is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow EH&S policies and maintain safe working practices.
• Interpret and work to technical documentation (drawings, specifications, test reports).
• Record inspection and test results accurately with traceability.
• Ensure equipment calibration checks are completed prior to use.
• Visual inspection of fibre optic connectors/end faces using microscope-based inspection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and release customer products ensuring quality standards.
• Raise non-conformances and support RCCA/8D activities.
• Liaise with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Utilise SAP and other digital systems for traceability and quality records.

Skills

Quality Control

Inspection

Documentation

Calibration

Teamwork

Compliance

Communication

Tools

SAP

Digital systems

Job description

MQ Technician II

Posting Start Date: 5/26/26

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

Job Locations

Posting City: SWINDON

Job Country: Great Britain

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

Requisition ID: 151464

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.