Quality Technician

White Recruitment Construction; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Knutsford is seeking a meticulous Quality Technician to strengthen its Quality and Engineering teams. You will manage material certifications and collaborate with suppliers, ensuring compliance with standards. Key responsibilities include resolving certification issues, conducting internal audits, and providing training. The ideal candidate must have experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of quality testing techniques. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, supplier, or distribution environment is essential.
• Must have a working knowledge of quality testing techniques and material standards.
• Strong communication skills necessary for interpreting and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Resolve material certification non-conformances with various stakeholders.
• Interface with Engineering and Quality teams on certification queries.
• Review and approve urgent supplier certificate packs for compliance.

Skills

Experience within a manufacturing, supplier or distribution environment.

Working knowledge of quality testing techniques and material standards.

Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret and analyse data.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Familiarity with ISO 9001, API standards and core quality methodologies.

Job description

Role: Quality Technician

Location: Knutsford

Salary: £30,000 – £36,000

Start Date: ASAP

A global manufacturer based in Knutsford is seeking a meticulous Quality Technician to strengthen its Quality and Engineering teams. You’ll play a key role in managing material certifications and collaborating with suppliers and internal departments to maintain complete compliance with company and customer expectations.

Responsibilities for Quality Technician

• Resolve material certification non-conformances with suppliers, stockists, test houses and mills.
• Interface with Engineering and Quality teams on certification queries and data validation.
• Review and approve urgent supplier certificate packs for standards compliance.
• Advise suppliers on certification requirements and deliver targeted training as required.
• Perform witness testing at accredited test houses.
• Maintain quality standards across business processes and identify improvement actions.
• Execute internal audits and support 2nd/3rd party audit activities.
• Compile monthly QA metrics, reports and KPIs.
• Provide QA assessment for Change Management requests.
• Maintain records of supplier NCRs, corrective actions and customer returns.
• Support customer return investigations using 8D and related problem-solving tools.
• Assist Goods Receiving and Final Inspection with incoming and final quality issues.
• Contribute to supplier performance reviews, audits and corrective-action closure.
• Monitor quality performance of new or re-sourced components.
• Maintain controlled quality procedures, work instructions and forms.
• Investigate product/process failures and implement corrective actions (8D, 5Y).

Skills and Experience for Quality Technician

• Experience within a manufacturing, supplier or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of quality testing techniques and material standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret and analyse data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, API standards and core quality methodologies.

If you would like to know more about the role, apply online and I will call you to discuss the position in more detail.