Quality Technician

e-Commerce; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quality assurance is seeking an experienced Quality Technician for a permanent position based in Gateshead. You will be responsible for assuring quality across assembly and stamping processes, handling customer concerns, conducting audits, and engaging in continuous improvement activities. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience, particularly in the automotive sector, and strong problem-solving capabilities. A salary range of £29,000–£30,000 is offered, accompanied by structured work hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive/off-highway.
• Knowledge of GD&T and IATF 16949 auditing.

Responsibilities

• Support customer and internal containment activities.
• Conduct product and process audits.
• Investigate quality concerns using 8D.
• Carry out inspections, capability studies and calibrations.
• Manage supplier concerns and maintain documentation.
• Support jig making and measurement setups.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Auditing skills

Technical drawing reading

Quality and tooling knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Quality Technician – Permanent

Salary: £29,000–£30,000

Hours: Mon–Thu 07:30–16:30, Fri 07:30–12:30

Location: Stanley

We are looking for an experienced Quality Technician to support quality assurance across assembly and stamping processes. Reporting to the Quality Engineer and Group Quality Manager, you will handle customer concerns, internal investigations, audits, inspections and support continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customer and internal containment activities
• Conduct product & process audits (IATF 16949)
• Investigate quality concerns using 8D
• Carry out inspections, capability studies, MSA and calibrations
• Manage supplier concerns and maintain quality documentation
• Support jig making and measurement setups

What We're Looking For

• Experience in manufacturing (automotive/off-highway desirable)
• Strong problem-solving & auditor skills
• Ability to read technical drawings/specifications
• Quality, engineering and tooling knowledge
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• GD&T and IATF 16949 auditing experience desirable