Quality Technician

WR Engineering; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in Knutsford is seeking a meticulous Quality Technician to strengthen its Quality and Engineering teams. You will play a key role in managing material certifications and collaborating with suppliers to maintain compliance with company and customer expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in manufacturing and quality standards. The role requires communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with quality methodologies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Resolve material certification non-conformances with suppliers.
• Interface with Engineering and Quality teams on certification queries.
• Review and approve urgent supplier certificate packs.
• Advise suppliers on certification requirements.
• Perform witness testing at accredited test houses.
• Maintain quality standards across business processes.
• Execute internal audits and support audit activities.
• Compile monthly QA metrics, reports and KPIs.
• Provide QA assessment for Change Management requests.
• Maintain records of supplier NCRs and customer returns.

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.

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