QA Technician

Stirling Warrington; Curborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stirling Warrington is seeking a QA Technician to join its manufacturing quality team in the Lichfield area. You will inspect components, read drawings, and ensure products meet customer specifications and internal standards throughout the production process.

Working with production and engineering, you will record results, support continuous improvement, and help maintain quality documentation and procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Quality Technician, QA, or Quality Inspector in manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good computer and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections of manufactured components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Use measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, height gauges and other inspection tools.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation accurately.
• Assist in identifying and investigating non-conforming products.
• Support corrective actions and root cause analysis activities.
• Participate in internal quality checks and audit activities.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to improve quality performance.
• Help maintain quality systems and documentation in line with company procedures.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain a clean working environment.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM inspection equipment

Job description

QA Technician - ManufacturingLocation: Lichfield area
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour

A well-established and expanding manufacturing business is seeking a QA Technician to join its Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with quality inspection experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing company.

The RoleYou will be responsible for ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will carry out inspections, maintain accurate quality records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections of manufactured components and assemblies
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer requirements
• Use measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, height gauges and other inspection tools
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation accurately
• Assist in identifying and investigating non-conforming products
• Support corrective actions and root cause analysis activities
• Participate in internal quality checks and audit activities
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to improve quality performance
• Help maintain quality systems and documentation in line with company procedures
• Promote safe working practices and maintain a clean working environmentRequirementsEssential

• Previous experience in a Quality Technician, QA, or Quality Inspector role within manufacturing or engineering
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good computer and record-keeping skills
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a teamDesirable

• Experience within fabrication, welding, machining or precision engineering
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
• Internal auditing experience
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods
• Experience using CMM inspection equipmentWorking HoursMonday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am - 12:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business where your quality expertise will play a key role in supporting production standards and ongoing improvement across the operation.