Quality Technician

Stonetech Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Permanent, full-time

Job summary

Stonetech Recruitment is seeking a Quality Technician for a respected engineering manufacturer in Bury St Edmunds. You will inspect components, read drawings, perform FAI, and maintain traceability while supporting audits and continuous improvement.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. You will work in a collaborative team, using precision measuring equipment to uphold quality standards and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in inspection and metrology to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and material certificates.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (FAI) and inspection reporting.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal auditing is desirable.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process and returned components against specifications.
• Perform dimensional inspections with verniers, micrometers, and height gauges.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and produce inspection reports.
• Maintain traceability of quality documentation and calibration records.
• Support customer audits, supplier visits and assessments.
• Assist with continuous improvement of quality systems and processes.
• Maintain housekeeping and promote 5S in the department.

Skills

Metrology equipment usage

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or relevant qualification

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Faro Arm

CMM

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Quality Technician

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Competitive Salary (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring products meet the highest standards through inspection, testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Role

As a Quality Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting incoming, in-process and returned components to ensure they meet specification.
• Carrying out dimensional inspections using metrology equipment including verniers, micrometers and height gauges.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, material certificates and technical documentation.
• Completing First Article Inspections (FAI) and producing detailed inspection reports.
• Maintaining full traceability of quality documentation and certification records.
• Ensuring inspection and measuring equipment is calibrated and compliant.
• Supporting customer audits, supplier visits and certification body assessments.
• Assisting with continuous improvement activities to enhance quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and promoting 5S within the department.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• At least 2 years' experience in a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector or similar engineering quality role.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• An engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (preferred).

Desirable Experience

• Experience with advanced inspection equipment such as Faro Arm or CMM.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and internal auditing.
• Background within machining, precision engineering, castings or valve manufacturing.
• Experience using quality tools such as 5 Why and 8D.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
• Knowledge of NDT, PMI or hardness testing.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• A supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine impact within a growing manufacturing business.

If you're a Quality Technician looking for your next challenge within a respected engineering manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.