QA Technician

Astemo, Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Sports and Social Fund

Flexitime

Early finish Friday

Yearly Bonus Scheme

Flexible Holidays

Life Insurance: x4 salary

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Job summary

Astemo Bolton is seeking a Quality Technician to strengthen our Bolton production plant. You will analyse returns, perform function tests, and support production in a cross‑functional environment.

You will apply GD&T expertise, operate CMMs, document results, and contribute to PPAP submissions. The role requires at least 2 years in manufacturing, plus good communication and PC skills.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of GD&T along with CMM programming skill, operation of test stands and functional knowledge of automotive parts.
• Report writing skills, communication skills, fault finding skills i.e. the ability to identify the basic causes of faults.
• ONC level or further education in Engineering field.
• PC literate. (Word/Excel)
• At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment programming and using CMM’s

Responsibilities

• Analyse Returns: Perform analysis of products returned from customers/field, identify defect and cause.
• Function Test and Measurement: Perform function test and measurement on new/re‑designed and existing products as required.
• Product Reliability: Test product reliability, according to customer needs and timescales.
• Reporting: Produce clear and accurate reports for testing/investigation/measurement and analysis results and conclusions with the use of analytical methods if required.
• Equipment Inspection/Repair: Inspect equipment regularly and perform basic repairs and maintenance.
• Documentation: Maintain basic procedures and SOPs for test equipment. Support Customer and Supplier PPAP submissions.
• Supporting Production: Support production department on ad hoc duties as and when required. For example, if there is a requirement for containment activities

Skills

GD&T

CMM programming

Test stands operation

Automotive parts knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Fault finding

PC literacy

Education

ONC level or further education in Engineering

Tools

CMM programming

Test stands

Job description

The mobility industry is undergoing unprecedented change.

Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through a strategic business portfolio, which includes Powertrain & Safety Systems, Chassis, Motorcycle, Software and Aftermarket businesses with a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to values-driven leadership.

We are seeking a Quality Technician to strengthen our Bolton production plant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in cross‑functional environments and wants to contribute to meaningful, globally relevant projects.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Analyse Returns: Perform analysis of products returned from customers/field, identify defect and cause.
• Function Test and Measurement: Perform function test and measurement on new/re‑designed and existing products as required.
• Product Reliability: Test product reliability, according to customer needs and timescales.
• Reporting: Produce clear and accurate reports for testing/investigation/measurement and analysis results and conclusions with the use of analytical methods if required.
• Equipment Inspection/Repair: Inspect equipment regularly and perform basic repairs and maintenance.
• Documentation: Maintain basic procedures and SOP’s for test equipment. Support Customer and Supplier PPAP submissions.
• Supporting Production: Support production department on ad hoc duties as and when required. For example, if there is a requirement for containment activities

Profile and Qualifications:

• In depth knowledge of GD&T along with CMM programming skill, operation of test stands and functional knowledge of automotive parts.
• Report writing skills, communication skills, fault finding skills i.e. the ability to identify the basic causes of faults.
• ONC level or further education in Engineering field.
• PC literate. (Word/Excel)
• At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment programming and using CMM’s

Salary : £35-38,000 gross annually

Your future workplace: Astemo Bolton

• Production of Air Flow meters, Engine Control Units and Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems and xEV inverters
• +100 employees
• Benefits: Employer Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Sports and Social Fund, Flexitime, Early finish Friday, Yearly Bonus Scheme, Flexible Holidays, Life Insurance: x4 salary, 25 days holidays with additional length of service days, Electric Vehicle Scheme.

Guided by our MISSION “We will contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing world‑leading advanced mobility solutions”, our VISION “Safety and Freedom for the world through Mobility.”

Onward with Astemo”, and our VALUES—Innovation, DE&I, Agility, Leadership Integrity and Collaboration—we work every day to create technologies that matter.

If you’re ready to put your skills to work in an environment built on global impact and forward thinking, Jobs | Astemo, Ltd. | Careers.