Quality Technician

SBR (Southbourne Rubber); Havant; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Profit Share Scheme

23 days Annual Leave + 1 extra day per

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Résumé du poste

SBR (Southbourne Rubber) seeks a proactive Quality Technician to support the Quality function and uphold high standards across incoming materials, in-process production and finished products. You will help ensure compliance with specifications and drive continuous improvement within the operation.

Key tasks include inspections, metrology, investigations, and maintaining traceability records, with emphasis on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.BPSS background checks apply and UK

Qualifications

• Experience in quality/inspection roles.
• Knowledge of metrology tools and inspection equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform in-process and final inspections against drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Carry out dimensional checks using calipers, CMM or gauges.
• Produce and maintain inspection reports, logs, and traceability records.
• Process returns from customers and suppliers with timely resolution.
• Ensure measuring equipment is calibrated and fit for use.
• Support quality audits and assist with internal auditor training.
• Complete FAIRs and support first-off approvals.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Connaissances

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Analytical problem solving

Formation

Quality Engineering / Quality Systems

Description du poste

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Technicianto support our Quality function. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards across incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality requirements. You will also act as an ambassador for the business, supporting our culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspection of components against drawings, specifications & customer requirements
• Carry out dimensional checks using tools like calipers, CMM or gauges
• Perform final product inspections, including rework verification and certification
• Produce and maintain inspection reports, logs, and traceability records
• Manage and process customer and supplier returns, ensuring timely resolution
• Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated and fit for use
• Support quality audits and assist with training of internal auditors
• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and support first-off approvals
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a quality or inspection role
• Qualification in Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, or related engineering learning.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/orISO9001
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using measurement tools and inspection equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Profit Share Scheme*
• 23 days Annual Leave, plus an extra day for every 5 years of continuous service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

*Benefit available after completion of a successful probation

Background Checks & Right to Work:

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK for the duration of this role.

Please also note that due to the nature of the work carried out, once offered we are required to carry out a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. If you require more information, please contact [e-mail].

About Us:

SBR (Southbourne Rubber) is a small/medium fast-growing company that specialises in production of specialist rubber and silicone components for specialised aviation, military, defence, maritime and medical applications. With quality at the forefront of everything undertaken, the company is certified to; Aerospace AS9100D & ISO:9001 and most importantly hold an extensive list of customer accreditations. Notably; Boeing, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, AIRBUS, Leonardo and Rolls Royce.