Quality Technician

Hariley Solutions; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hariley Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a quality inspector to join our manufacturing team in Stockport. You will regularly inspect materials, components, and finished goods to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and ISO 9001 standards.

Use calipers, micrometres, gauges and other tools to measure, document non-conformances, and support root cause analysis. You will work both independently and with peers to drive continuous improvement and ensure timely product release.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in quality inspection within manufacturing.
• Understanding of quality control principles and ISO 9001.
• Ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Proficient with measuring instruments and inspection tools.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Secondary education or vocational training in quality control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of materials, components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods at various stages of the production process.
• Verify that products adhere to established quality standards, drawing standards, specifications, and work instructions.
• Utilise measuring instruments (calipers, micrometres, gauges) to assess dimensional accuracy, functionality, and appearance.
• Identify and document non-conformances, defects, and deviations from quality standards.
• Segregate non-conforming materials and products and ensure proper handling and disposition.
• Communicate inspection results and quality issues to production supervisors, technicians, and quality inspectors in a timely manner.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Collaborate with production teams to promote proactive quality and continuous improvement.
• May perform final inspections and prepare documentation for product release.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.

Skills

Quality inspection

Measurement tools

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Secondary school diploma

Vocational training in quality control

Tools

Calipers

Micrometres

Gauges

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular inspections of materials, components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods at various stages of the production process.
• Verify that products adhere to established quality standards, drawing standards, specifications, and work instructions.
• Utilise a variety of measuring instruments and techniques, including callipers, micrometres, gauges, and other specialised equipment, to assess dimensional accuracy, functionality, and appearance.
• Identify and document non-conformances, defects, and deviations from quality standards in a clear and concise manner.
• Segregate non-conforming materials and products and ensure proper handling and disposition.
• Communicate inspection results and quality issues to production supervisors, technicians, and quality inspectors in a timely and effective manner.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Collaborate with production teams to promote a proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement.
• May be required to perform final inspections and prepare documentation for product release.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.

Qualifications:

• Secondary school or equivalent; vocational training or certification in quality control or a related field is a plus.
• Proven experience (typically 1-3 years) in a quality inspection role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in using various measuring instruments and inspection tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001