An excellent opportunity has become available for a QA Technician to join a global automotive technology manufacturer at its Bolton facility. This role offers the chance to work within a highly specialised quality environment, supporting product testing, analysis and continuous improvement initiatives., Analyse customer and field returns to identify defects and root causes.
- Carry out functional testing and dimensional measurement of new and existing products.
- Perform product reliability testing in line with customer requirements and project timescales.
- Produce clear and accurate technical reports detailing investigation findings and recommendations.
- Operate, inspect and maintain testing and measurement equipment.
- Support the creation and maintenance of testing procedures and standard operating instructions.
- Assist with customer and supplier PPAP activities.
- Support manufacturing operations with containment and quality-related activities when required.
- Work with Quality Engineers, customers and suppliers to support investigations and corrective actions.
Experience/Qualifications - Quality Technician (Automotive)
- ONC or equivalent qualification within an Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 2 years' experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience programming and operating CMM equipment.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and measurement techniques.
- Experience using test stands and quality inspection equipment.
- Ability to investigate faults and identify root causes.
- Strong report-writing and analytical skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across quality, production and engineering teams.
Ideal background / Previous roles may include :
- QA Technician
- Quality Technician
- Inspection Technician
- CMM Technician
- CMM Programmer
- Quality Inspector
- Senior Quality Inspector
- Metrology Technician
- Test Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- Product Validation Technician
- Reliability Technician
- Mechanical Inspection Technician
- Automotive Quality Technician
- Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing)
- Dimensional Inspection Technician