NPI Quality Technician

Advanced Energy; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Littlehampton is seeking a hands-on NPI Quality Technician to verify and validate the quality of new product builds. You will perform audits, check specifications, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Electronics and experience with inspection tools. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of hands-on experience in quality inspection or NPI support roles.
• Prior experience in pilot lines, new product builds, or prototype audit environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final quality audits through visual, dimensional, and functional checks.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to identify root causes and validate corrections.
• Assist in generating Product Quality Plan documentation.

Skills

Experience with hands-on inspection tools

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Basic understanding of defect categorization

Familiarity with QMS standards

Strong attention to detail

Education

Diploma or technical certification in Electronics

Tools

Calipers

Microscopes

Multimeters

Job description

JOB TITLE: NPI Quality Technician

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing Quality

REPORTS TO: Senior NPI Quality Manager

LOCATION: Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data centers, and healthcare. With global engineering expertise and responsive service, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technological advances, drive growth, and innovate in power technology. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Advanced Energy has over four decades of experience serving its global customers.

Role Summary:

As an NPI Quality Technician in the R&D pilot line, you will play a hands-on role in verifying and validating the quality of new product builds through inspection, auditing, and issue detection. Your focus will be on ensuring early-stage builds meet internal and customer quality standards before scaling up production. You will collaborate closely with Quality Managers and NPI assembly teams to identify and address risks early. Additionally, you will assist in creating Product Quality Plan documentation that outlines quality requirements and inspection points throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-process and final quality audits through visual, dimensional, and functional checks on prototypes and pilot units during NPI builds to verify conformance to assembly drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Check work instructions, build travelers, and inspection records for accuracy and completeness.
• Audit assembly processes for adherence to specifications, workmanship, and IPC standards.
• Record, classify, and escalate quality issues in real-time using the defined QMS tools.
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to identify root causes and validate corrections.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and validate rework effectiveness.
• Monitor and track key NPI quality metrics such as FPY and build conformance.
• Provide feedback on design or process issues encountered during audits and inspections.
• Assist in training build operators and technicians on quality criteria and defect awareness.

• Collaborate with NPI Quality Program Manager in generating Product Quality Plan documentation, including inspection checkpoints, quality control requirements, and critical-to-quality (CTQ) elements.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with hands-on inspection tools (e.g., calipers, microscopes, multimeters).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and assembly documentation.
• Basic understanding of defect categorization, rework tags, and NCR processes.
• Familiarity with QMS standards (ISO 9001), IPC-A-610, and R&D prototyping environments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly communicate audit findings to operators and engineers.

• Basic computer proficiency for data entry, documentation, and reporting.

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or technical certification in Electronics, Mechanical, or Quality disciplines.
• 0–3 years of hands-on experience in quality inspection or NPI support roles.
• Prior experience in pilot lines, new product builds, or prototype audit environments is a plus.