Quality Technician

Vrieservice; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Shift Times: Work across early, afternoon, and night shifts on a 3-week rotation

Pay Rate: £13.23

Location: Birmingham B40 1AB

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Automotive Quality Technician to support quality processes within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is essential in driving the resolution of both internal and external quality concerns, ensuring compliance with automotive standards, and supporting production teams in delivering high-quality components to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the investigation and resolution of quality issues affecting internal processes or customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all working and master samples are validated and available for production reference.
• Issue, track, and enforce Quality Alerts, ensuring containment and corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Identify and implement both temporary and permanent solutions to quality problems.
• Conduct or verify audits on products to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Support the resolution of customer concerns during shifts and visit customer sites as required.
• Assist in line trials and validate outcomes against quality expectations.
• Complete Global 8D reports with support from multifunctional teams.
• Support operations and production teams, including first-off part verification.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• ONC (or equivalent) in Quality/Control Techniques or Engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and control plans.
• In-depth understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 automotive quality standards.
• Experience with process and product auditing within an automotive setting.
• Familiarity with metrology equipment and techniques, including X-Rite colour measurement.
• Understanding of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization and with external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Accurate data analysis and reporting skills.
• Strong team player with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing