QA Technician

Major Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment are hiring an experienced QA Technician to join our client's growing Quality team in Lichfield, Staffordshire. This is a hands-on role focusing on inspections and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

You will read engineering drawings, perform first-off and in-process inspections, and contribute to ISO 9001 quality systems. The ideal candidate has manufacturing or engineering experience and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as QA Technician/Quality Inspector in manufacturing or engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in fabrication, welding, machining or precision engineering.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Internal auditing experience.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with CMM.

Responsibilities

• Conducting first-off, in-process and final inspections
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Carrying out dimensional inspections using verniers, micrometres, height gauges and inspection equipment
• Completing inspection reports and quality documentation accurately
• Supporting investigations into non-conformances and corrective actions
• Assisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
• Supporting internal audits and process checks
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Supporting the maintenance of ISO quality standards and systems

Skills

QA experience

Reading drawings

Measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

CMM experience

Tools

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Job description

Salary: GBP15 - GBP15 per hour

QA Technician | Quality Inspector | Manufacturing | Engineering

Location:Staffordshire
Salary:£15 per hour - will increase
Hours: Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30 | Friday 07:30 – 12:00

Major Recruitment are hiring an experienced QA Technician to join our clients ever growing Quality team in Lichfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual with manufacturing or engineering experience to join a well-established and expanding business.

We are looking for candidates with previous experience who are confident carrying out inspections, interpreting engineering drawings and supporting continuous improvement.

The Role

• Conducting first-off, in-process and final inspections
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• Carrying out dimensional inspections using verniers, micrometres, height gauges and inspection equipment
• Completing inspection reports and quality documentation accurately
• Supporting investigations into non-conformances and corrective actions
• Assisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
• Supporting internal audits and process checks
• Working closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Supporting the maintenance of ISO quality standards and systems

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a QA Technician, Quality Technician or Quality Inspector position
• Manufacturing or engineering background
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Experience within fabrication, welding, machining or precision engineering
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems
• Internal auditing experience
• Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods
• CMM experience

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturingbusiness where quality is at the centre of operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across the business, with opportunities for long-term development and progression.

If you are an experienced QA Technician or Quality Inspector looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing or engineering, we would like to hear from you.

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