Quality Technician

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards, a brand within Atlas Copco Group, is seeking a Quality Technician to support the Supplier Quality department at PCC Clevedon and collaborate on supplier development. You will review PPAPs, coordinate returns, and drive continuous improvement while liaising with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.

The role requires a BS degree or equivalent in production, manufacturing, quality or electrical engineering, plus strong English skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent. Degree in production, manufacturing, quality or electrical engineering with substantial experience is also acceptable.
• Must promote continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment, also be a team player and communicator.
• Professional skills and experience in ISO standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18000 and 6 Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools (8D capability), Statistical methodologies, problem-solving experience.
• Proactive, detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the required Health & Safety practices and procedures.
• Proficient in English (Speaking and Writing)

Responsibilities

• Review PPAP submissions from suppliers.
• Conduct PPAP system clean-up and investigations
• Liaise with suppliers regarding quality issues, returns, and documentation.
• Attend supplier meetings focused on returns and non-conformances.
• Conduct stock checks, including rework and fixing stock.
• Manage return-to-stock and scrap processes.
• Coordinate and document repair activities.
• Manage invoices and export documentation related to supplier returns.
• Support packing and pallet preparation for returns or shipments.

Skills

Team player

Communication

English fluency

Problem solving

Six Sigma

8D method

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

OHSAS 18000

Safety awareness

Education

BS degree or equivalent (production, manufacturing, quality or electrical engineering)

Job description

As a Quality Technician, your mission is to support the activities in the Supplier Quality department in PCC Clevedon. To provide additional function within the department and allow the SQE to perform their core role of supplier development. You will report to the Senior Supplier Quality Technician

You will

• Review PPAP submissions from suppliers.
• Conduct PPAP system clean-up and investigations
• Liaise with suppliers regarding quality issues, returns, and documentation.
• Attend supplier meetings focused on returns and non-conformances.
• Conduct stock checks, including rework and fixing stock.
• Manage return-to-stock and scrap processes.
• Coordinate and document repair activities.
• Manage invoices and export documentation related to supplier returns.
• Support packing and pallet preparation for returns or shipments.

To succeed, you will need

• BS degree or equivalent. Degree in production, manufacturing, quality or electrical engineering with substantial experience is also acceptable.
• Must have the drive and ability to promote continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment, also be a team player and communicator.
• Professional skills and experience in managing ISO standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18000 and 6 Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools (8D capability), Statistical methodologies, problem-solving experience.
• Proactive, detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the required Health & Safety practices and procedures.
• Proficient in English (Speaking and Writing)

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand's products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people's everyday lives - from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.