QA Technician / Quality Inspector

Major Newton Aycliffe; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 42,706,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment is seeking a QA Technician to join the quality team in a manufacturing environment. The role involves conducting inspections (first-off, in-process and final) and interpreting engineering drawings to ensure product conformity.

You will read specifications, use verniers and micrometers, and generate accurate inspection reports while supporting non-conformance investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a QA Technician, Quality Technician or Quality Inspector role.
• 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

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

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Verniers & micrometres

Height gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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 manufacturing business 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.