Quality Technician

Copello Global; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent defense contractor in High Wycombe is seeking a Quality Technician responsible for product conformity and inspections. The role includes conducting audits, providing quality support across various departments, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have an electronics background, knowledge of workmanship standards, and experience with mechanical and electrical inspections. SC Clearance is mandatory for this position. Competitive pay is offered as part of this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Understanding of ISO9001 quality systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and approved design data.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) compliance and auditing.
• Auditor training and qualification desirable.
• Release signatory experience and relevant education preferred.
• Awareness of AS9102 quality requirements and processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product conformity against approved design documentation.
• Conduct audits and training within the Quality function.
• Measure key quality characteristics of Products or Processes.
• Promote Continuous Improvement (CI) within quality systems.
• Audit and report on QMS compliance and identify non-conformances.
• Raise Supplier Corrective Action Requests (RTV and RNM).
• Report progress on Business Improvement projects at reviews.
• Perform First Off Inspection per company procedures.
• Verify product compliance against IPC-610 and CEL/QAM/9 workmanship standards.
• Promote continuous improvement and CI across quality systems.
• Implement Lean methodologies to sustain improvements.

Skills

Electronics background

Workmanship standards knowledge

Mechanical and electrical inspection experience

Auditor trained and qualified

Release signatory experience

AS9102 awareness

AS9102 awareness

Job description

Quality Technician – Copello Global

Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

Base pay range – direct message the job poster from Copello Global.

Copello are working with a defence client who are looking for a Quality Technician to join the team. In this role you would be responsible for ensuring product conformity against approved design documentation, conducting Goods‑In, WIP, and Final Inspections, and accurately reporting any deviations. The position provides quality support across Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing, conducts audits and training, and represents the Quality function internally and externally. The role operates within ISO9001 quality systems while supporting continuous business improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret current approved design data and engineering drawings
• Devise methods for CAPA implementation
• Measure key quality characteristics of Products or Processes
• Perform First Article Inspection in accordance with contractual requirements
• Surveillance of QMS compliance via Internal Auditing and Reporting
• Identify non-conformance with immediate, concise and objective reporting
• Raise Supplier Corrective Action Requests (RTV and RNM)
• Report Business Improvement project progress at review meetings
• Perform First Off Inspection in accordance with company procedures
• Verify product compliance against IPC-610 and CEL/QAM/9 workmanship standards
• Promote CI to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of Quality systems
• Implement Lean Methodology to introduce and sustain continuous improvement

Qualifications and experience

• Electronics background
• Workmanship standards knowledge
• Mechanical and electrical inspection experience
• Auditor trained and qualified
• Release signatory experience and education
• AS9102 awareness and experience

Please note SC Clearance is required for this role

If you feel you have the right skills and experience please apply, or send your CV to [e-mail] and we will be in touch for a further conversation.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing and Engineering Services