Quality Assurance Technician

Integra People Ltd; Haigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility technology company in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support the development of advanced mobility technologies. The role requires expertise in GD&T and CMM programming, alongside the execution of testing and failure analysis on automotive components. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in a high-volume production environment. This position offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible holiday policy

Annual performance bonus

25 days annual leave, with additional days based on length of service

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and proven experience in CMM programming and operation (minimum 2 years).
• Experience with functional test systems and automotive component testing.
• Ability to diagnose faults, identify basic root causes, and interpret technical specifications.
• Proficiency with standard PC applications (Word, Excel) and digital reporting tools.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured analysis of customer-returned components and field returns.
• Execute functional and performance tests on components.
• Carry out reliability, durability, and environmental tests.
• Produce accurate technical reports detailing measurement data and test procedures.
• Perform routine inspection and calibration checks of test equipment.
• Provide metrology and support for production operations.

Skills

Knowledge of GD&T

CMM programming and operation

Fault diagnosis

Proficiency in Word and Excel

Education

ONC or higher qualification in an engineering discipline

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

The organization develops advanced mobility technologies in the domains of electrification, automated driving systems, and connected vehicle platforms. Its mission includes minimizing environmental impact, improving traffic safety, and enhancing user comfort by delivering high-reliability automotive and motorcycle system components.

The QA Technician role supports these objectives by executing precision measurement, testing, and failure analysis activities to ensure product compliance, robustness, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Analysis & Failure Investigation

• Conduct structured analysis of customer-returned components and field returns.
• Identify failure modes, root causes, and contributing factors using standardized diagnostic and analytical methods.
• Document findings with traceable data, measurement results, and root-cause justification.

2. Functional Testing & Dimensional Measurement

• Execute functional and performance tests on new, current, and re-engineered components per engineering requirements.
• Perform dimensional verification using CMM systems and metrology equipment within dedicated analysis and measurement laboratories.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure conformance to technical specifications.

3. Reliability & Validation Testing

• Carry out reliability, durability, and environmental tests aligned with customer requirements and program timing.
• Record, analyse, and interpret test data using appropriate statistical tools and engineering criteria.

4. Technical Reporting

• Produce accurate, structured technical reports detailing measurement data, test procedures, investigation results, and engineering conclusions.
• Apply analytical methods (e.g., capability studies, trend analysis, tolerance evaluation) where appropriate.

5. Equipment Control & Maintenance

• Perform routine inspection, calibration checks, and basic maintenance of metrology and test equipment.
• Identify equipment faults and carry out minor repairs or escalation procedures.
• Maintain test equipment documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and calibration logs.

6. Support for Production & Quality Systems

• Provide metrology and containment support to production operations as required.
• Contribute to PPAP submissions (customer and supplier) by supplying measurement data, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist cross-functional teams with ad hoc quality and testing requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and proven experience in CMM programming and operation (minimum 2 years).
• Experience with functional test systems and automotive component testing.
• Ability to diagnose faults, identify basic root causes, and interpret technical specifications.
• ONC or higher qualification in an engineering discipline (or equivalent).
• Proficiency with standard PC applications (Word, Excel) and digital reporting tools.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or high-volume production environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible holiday policy
• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave, with additional days awarded based on length of service