Quality Technician

Orion Electrotech; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Quality Technician in Maidenhead on a 6-month contract. In a highly regulated engineering environment you will support manufactured electronic and mechanical products through inspection of goods-in, WIP and final products against drawings and design documentation.

You will perform First Article Inspections (AS9102), report non-conformances, maintain IPC-A-610 workmanship standards, and assist root-cause analysis and continuous improvement across Engineering,

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting mechanical and electrical components.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics workmanship.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• AS9102 and First Article Inspection experience.
• Auditor training or internal auditing experience.
• Release signatory experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Goods-In, Work in Progress and Final Inspection.
• Inspecting mechanical and electrical products against drawings and documentation.
• Performing First Article Inspections (AS9102).
• Identifying and reporting non-conformances clearly.
• Completing BOM and batch card checks.
• Using appropriate measuring and inspection equipment.
• Supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Raising Supplier Corrective Action Requests as needed.
• Conducting internal audits of product, process and quality systems.
• Working within ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems.
• Verifying compliance against IPC-A-610 and workmanship standards.
• Supporting Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing with quality activities.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Electrical inspection

IPC standards

Reading drawings

First Article Inspection

Auditor training

Release signatory

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Type: 6 month contract

Hourly Rate: £15-19 per hour PAYE

Location: Maidenhead

A leading manufacturing business is looking for an experienced Quality Technician to join their Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated engineering environment, supporting the manufacture and delivery of high-quality electronic and mechanical products.

Key Responsibilities for the Quality Technician:

• Carrying out Goods-In, Work in Progress and Final Inspection
• Inspecting mechanical and electrical products against engineering drawings and approved design documentation
• Performing First Article Inspections in line with AS9102 and contractual requirements
• Identifying and reporting non-conformances clearly and accurately
• Completing documentation checks, including BOMs and batch cards
• Selecting and using appropriate measuring and inspection equipment
• Supporting root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities
• Raising Supplier Corrective Action Requests where required
• Conducting internal Product, Process and Quality Management System audits
• Working within ISO 9001 and AS9100quality systems
• Verifying product compliance against IPC-A-610 and company workmanship standards
• Supporting Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing teams with quality-related activities

The ideal Quality Technician will have:

• Previous mechanical and electrical inspection experience
• A strong electronics background
• Knowledge of electronic workmanship and IPC standards
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• AS9102 and First Article Inspection experience
• Auditor training or internal auditing experience
• Previous release signatory experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage priorities and work effectively across different departments

What’s on Offer for the Quality Technician role?

• Varied role covering product, process and quality system inspection
• Involvement in continuous improvement and business improvement projects
• The chance to work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Quality
• Professional and highly regulated engineering environment