Quality Technician

Mobizy; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 27.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

Pension contribution match up to 10%

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Zusammenfassung

TEKEVER is seeking a hands-on Quality Technician for its Swindon manufacturing operation. You will inspect, test, measure and document to ensure parts, components, assemblies and finished products meet defined technical, quality and regulatory requirements.

Working with Production, Engineering and the Quality team, you will identify nonconforming products, maintain quality records, and support repeatable, controllable and improving manufacturing processes on the shop floor.

Qualifikationen

• Practical experience in manufacturing quality, inspection or similar technical environment.
• Ability to carry out visual and dimensional inspection of parts and assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Competence using dimensional measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges).

Aufgaben

• Carry out visual and dimensional inspection of incoming parts and finished products against drawings and control plans.
• Perform receiving, in-process and final inspection activities per defined quality requirements.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and new product verification.
• Verify product identification, configuration and traceability before acceptance.
• Provide shop-floor quality support to production and verify compliance with drawings and specs.
• Raise nonconformities and maintain audit-ready quality records.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing quality

Inspection experience

Engineering drawings

Dimensional measurement

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting‑edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance‑as‑a‑service solution that delivers real‑time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission‑driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission‑oriented game‑changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision‑making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

Mission:

We are seeking a hands‑on Quality Technician to support the manufacture, assembly and release of TEKEVER products at our Swindon manufacturing operation.

Working closely with Production, Engineering and the wider Quality team, you will undertake inspection, testing, measurement and documentation verification activities to ensure that parts, components, assemblies and finished products conform to defined technical, quality and regulatory requirements.

You will identify and control nonconforming product, maintain accurate and auditable quality records, and provide practical shop‑floor support to help establish repeatable, controlled and continuously improving manufacturing processes.

What will be your responsibilities:

• Carry out visual and dimensional inspection of incoming parts, components, assemblies and finished products against approved engineering drawings, specifications, inspection criteria and control plans
• Perform receiving, in‑process and final inspection activities in accordance with defined quality requirements
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), first‑off inspection and enhanced inspection activities associated with new products, processes and suppliers
• Verify product identification, configuration, traceability and associated quality documentation before acceptance
• Support inspection and verification of aircraft kits and constituent components received into the Swindon manufacturing facility
• Use appropriate measuring and monitoring equipment, including vernier callipers, micrometers, gauges, multimeters and other applicable dimensional inspection equipment ensuring accuracy, repeatability and traceability.
• Maintain the condition and control of measuring and monitoring equipment assigned to the role
• Provide practical shop‑floor Quality support to Production throughout manufacturing and assembly
• Verify that manufacturing activities are undertaken against the correct approved drawings, specifications, work instructions and acceptance criteria
• Perform or witness defined inspection and verification stages at appropriate points throughout the manufacturing process
• Support defined independent or second‑person verification activities before critical or irreversible manufacturing operations
• Identify, document, segregate and control nonconforming products and materials to prevent unintended use
• Raise and maintain nonconformity records and support investigations, containment and corrective actions
• Complete inspection reports, checklists and other applicable product‑quality records accurately and contemporaneouslyReview Certificates of Conformity and associated supplier or product quality documentation where required
• Promote a right‑first‑time quality culture within the manufacturing environment

Profile and requirements:

• Practical experience within manufacturing quality, inspection, production quality or a comparable technical manufacturing environment
• Experience carrying out visual and dimensional inspection of manufactured parts, components or assemblies
• Practical competence using dimensional measurement equipment such as vernier callipers, micrometers and gauges
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Understanding of product conformity, nonconforming product and traceability principles
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate and auditable inspection records
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection and verification
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple inspection activities effectively
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with Production, Engineering and other functions
• Confidence to identify and constructively challenge potential quality or conformity issues
• A proactive, practical and team‑focused approach

Desirable:

• Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport or another highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience inspecting composite, machined, fabricated, electrical/electronic or mechanically assembled components
• Awareness of Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT/NDI) methods, particularly those applicable to composite structures and aerospace components.
• Experience working with First Article Inspection (FAI) or equivalent first‑off inspection techniques
• Experience using engineering drawings containing geometric tolerances and defined acceptance criteria
• Familiarity with NCR/nonconformity and corrective‑action processes
• Previous experience supporting new product introduction, production transfer or first‑build manufacturing activities
• Experience supporting investigation of manufacturing defects or recurring product‑quality issues
• Awareness of product configuration and traceability controls within a regulated manufacturing environment

What we have to offer you:

At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people. This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%. To support your wellbeing, we provide 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover), Private Dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are deeply committed to investing in future talent; our scale allows us to provide clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future‑ready for the evolving workplace. Furthermore, our team enjoys a flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol, and access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.

Do you want to know more about us?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/