Quality Technician

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Quality Technician for a contract opportunity in the defence and electronics sector. You will perform Goods-In, in-process, final, and first article inspections to validated procedures and priority requirements.

You will audit quality management activities, support CAPA and supplier corrective actions, and report findings while liaising with Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing. ISO 9001/AS9100/EASA-related standards apply.

Qualifications

• Background in electronics, manufacturing quality or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical inspection in regulated aerospace environments.
• Knowledge of IPC-610 and applicable quality standards.
• Awareness of AS9102 and first article inspection requirements.
• Auditor training or experience in quality management system auditing.
• Understanding of release signatory responsibilities and aviation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Goods-In, in-process, final, first-off and first article inspections per procedures and priorities.
• Verify products against drawings, docs, and workmanship standards.
• Measure characteristics with inspection equipment and maintain calibration.
• Identify and report non-conformances; support CAPA and supplier corrective action requests.
• Perform internal/external audits; report findings and monitor compliance.
• Provide quality support to Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing; attend cross-functional meetings.
• Support training, Lean initiatives, and quality process reviews.
• Work with ISO 9001, AS9100, EASA 145 and EASA 21.G requirements; maintain safe practices.

Skills

Electronics QA

Inspection experience

IPC-610 knowledge

AS9102 familiarity

Auditor training

Root cause analysis

Job description

Our client, a specialist organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Quality Technician for a contract opportunity. The role will support high-quality electronics and engineering operations through product inspection, quality assurance, audit activity and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Goods-In, work-in-progress, final, first-off and first article inspections in accordance with approved procedures and priority requirements
• Verify products against approved design documentation, engineering drawings, production records and applicable workmanship standards
• Measure key product and process characteristics using suitable inspection equipment and operate within the equipment calibration system
• Identify and report non-conformances accurately, supporting root cause analysis, CAPA and supplier corrective action requests
• Perform internal and external product, process and quality management system audits, reporting findings and monitoring compliance
• Provide quality support to Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing, while representing the Quality function at customer, supplier and cross-functional meetings
• Support training, business improvement initiatives, Lean methodology and the review of documented quality processes
• Work in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, EASA 145 and EASA 21.G requirements, maintaining safe working practices and meeting agreed service levels

Job Requirements:

• Background in electronics, manufacturing quality or a related engineering discipline
• Experience in mechanical and electrical inspection within a regulated or aerospace environment
• Knowledge of relevant workmanship standards, including IPC-610 and applicable company quality standards
• Awareness and practical understanding of AS9102 and first article inspection requirements
• Auditor training or experience in quality management system auditing
• Understanding of release signatory responsibilities and relevant aviation procedures
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis and corrective action skills
• Ability to manage priorities, communicate effectively with suppliers and customers, and complete work accurately within agreed deadlines

Key Performance Areas:

• Completion of allocated inspection and quality activities on time and to the required standard
• Effective root cause analysis, corrective action and supplier corrective action management
• Accurate completion of inspection, batch, bill of materials and audit documentation
• Contribution to continuous improvement, quality performance and operational efficiency
• Successful completion of first article inspection reports and quality improvement activities

This contract opportunity would suit a Quality Technician with strong inspection experience and an understanding of quality systems within the defence, aerospace or electronics manufacturing sectors.