Quality Technician

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Stretford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Trafford Park is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product quality and compliance. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, generating certification documents, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience with measurement tools like CMM. Knowledge of ISO standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience ensuring product quality to industry standards.
• Ability to conduct inspections and compliance checks.
• Strong analytical skills for data handling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of finished parts.
• Perform in-process inspections.
• Generate certification documents for compliance.
• Liaise with multiple departments.
• Complete QA documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis.
• Interpret engineering drawings.
• Use measurement tools for accuracy assessment.

Skills

Familiarity with ISO9001

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Experience with FAIRs in aerospace

Strong analytical skills

Proactive solutions-focused approach

Understanding of quality control processes

Experience with measurement tools

Tools

CMM

Digital calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Quality Technician (Permanent)

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Salary: £37-40K plus benefits

Shift Pattern: Standard 37.5 hours per week

An established manufacturing company based in Trafford Park, Manchester, is looking to recruit a Quality Technician to join their growing team. The role involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet industry and customer standards, while maintaining compliance throughout the production process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct final inspections of finished parts and assemblies
• Perform in-process inspections, including subcontracted processes
• Analyse data and generate certification documents for customer compliance
• Liaise with multiple departments such as Production, Customer Services, and Commercial
• Complete QA documentation, including quality control plans, inspection plans, and test reports
• Handle failed inspections by conducting root cause analysis, collaborating with engineering and production teams to resolve issues, and implementing corrective actions
• Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models with a focus on precision
• Use tools such as CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines), digital calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators to assess part accuracy

Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with ISO9001, AS9100D (Aerospace), and AS9102 (FAI) standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models
• Experience with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in an aerospace environment is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with experience handling and interpreting data for certifications
• Ability to resolve issues with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Good understanding of quality control and assurance processes
• Experience with measurement tools like CMM, digital calipers, and micrometers is essential

Personal Attributes

• Must be reliable, adaptable, and thorough in approach
• Ability to manage large volumes of work while maintaining quality and compliance
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across different teams
• Physically fit and capable of handling components as part of inspections