QA Technician - Incoming Inspection & Calibration Lead

Vatn Systems; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vatn Systems is seeking a QA Technician to own incoming inspection and floor-level nonconformance control for the S6 and S12 product lines. You will implement inspection plans, document nonconforming material in real time, and maintain calibrated tools on the shop floor.

You will build the incoming inspection program from the ground up, defining criteria, sampling plans, and records to keep data trustworthy as production scales.

Qualifications

• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Inspect machined parts and electrical/electromechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with nonconformance/MRB processes.
• Experience supporting or managing a calibration program.
• Detail-oriented and organized; able to manage workload.
• Clear communicator with production, engineering, and QA.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or certificate a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own incoming inspection and floor-level nonconformance control across S6 and S12 lines.
• Execute inspection plans and document nonconforming material in real time.
• Maintain calibration status of tools and gauges on the floor.
• Build and establish the incoming inspection program, criteria, sampling plans, and records.

Skills

Inspection tools

GD&T reading

Mechanical inspection

Electrical inspection

MRB processes

Calibration program

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HS diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

CMM experience

Job description

Vatn Systems is seeking a QA Technician to own incoming inspection and floor-level nonconformance control for the S6 and S12 product lines. You will implement inspection plans, document nonconforming material in real time, and maintain calibrated tools on the shop floor.

You will build the incoming inspection program from the ground up, defining criteria, sampling plans, and records to keep data trustworthy as production scales.