QA Technician

ASHTON REED RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Curborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHTON REED RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking a QA Technician to support the quality function across manufacturing, ensuring products and processes meet customer and industry standards. You will conduct inspections, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement.

You will read engineering drawings, perform first-off, in-process and final inspections, and raise investigations into non-conformances, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Previous QA/Quality Technician experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using inspection equipment and measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good computer skills and experience with quality documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-off, in-process and final inspections of components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications of customer requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections using measuring equipment including verniers, micrometre's, height gauges and other inspection tools.
• Complete and maintain inspection reports and quality records accurately.
• Raise and support investigations into non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with internal quality audits and process checks.
• Ensure all documentation is controlled and maintained in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaise with production, engineering and management teams regarding quality issues and improvements.
• Assist with customer and supplier quality matters where required.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality standards and systems.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in line with company procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Inspection procedures

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Verniers

Micrometre

Height gauges

Measurement equipment

Job description

To support the Quality function by ensuring products and processes meet required customer, internal and industry quality standards. The QA Technician will carry out inspections, maintain quality documentation, support investigations, and work closely with production teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct first-off, in-process and final inspections of components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications of customer requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections using measuring equipment including verniers, micrometre's, height gauges and other inspection tools.
• Complete and maintain inspection reports and quality records accurately.
• Raise and support investigations into non-conformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with internal quality audits and process checks.
• Ensure all documentation is controlled and maintained in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaise with production, engineering and management teams regarding quality issues and improvements.
• Assist with customer and supplier quality matters where required.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality standards and systems.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in line with company procedures.

Skills / Experience Required

• Essential:
• Previous experience in a QA / Quality Technician / Inspector role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using inspection equipment and measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good computer skills and experience with quality documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team