Quality Technician

EMEA3 Recruitment; Winsford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS is seeking a dedicated Quality Technician for a 12-month contract in Winsford to support high-quality products and services across the supply chain. You will inspect incoming materials to drawings, participate in FAIR activities, and oversee supplier quality to ensure compliance and traceability.

Strong inspection skills, knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, and experience with MRP/ERP systems are required. The role is fast-paced, highly organised, and focused on continuous improvement and accurate

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Technician or similar quality-focused role.
• Strong inspection experience against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management standards.
• Experience investigating non-conformances and applying corrective actions.
• Analytical and data interpretation skills with quality reporting tools.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely inspection of incoming materials, components and products using drawings and specs.
• Support FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) activities and ensure compliance across the supply chain.
• Provide oversight and governance of nominated suppliers to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Monitor, analyse and report on supplier quality performance and risks.
• Contribute to project and quality reviews with updates on inspection outcomes and non-conformance status.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation to support compliance and traceability.

Skills

Inspection experience

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Quality mindset

Tools

MS Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Quality reporting tools

Job description

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs w e are looking for a Quality Technician for a 12-month contract based in Winsford.

Job description - the role

Purpose of the role:

• Support the delivery of high-quality products and services across the external supply chain, ensuring compliance with customer, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Drive quality assurance activities, supplier performance oversight and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product integrity and business performance.
• Play a key role in supporting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and inspection activities for high-profile engineering projects, ensuring quality standards are consistently achieved.
  

What you’ll do:

• Perform accurate and timely inspection of incoming materials, components and products using engineering drawings, specifications and supporting documentation.
• Support and participate in FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) activities, ensuring product and process compliance throughout the supply chain.
• Provide oversight and governance of nominated suppliers to ensure product and service quality requirements are consistently met.
• Monitor, analyse and report on supplier quality performance, identifying risks and recommending improvement actions where required.
• Contribute to project and quality reviews by providing updates on supplier performance, inspection outcomes and non-conformance status.
• Champion quality best practice, continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements across the business.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports and associated documentation to support compliance and traceability requirements.

The skills you’ll need:

• Proven experience within a Quality Technician, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or similar quality-focused role.
• Strong inspection experience, including dimensional and visual inspection against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards such as ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
• Experience investigating non-conformances and applying structured problem-solving and corrective action methodologies.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with confidence using spreadsheets and quality-related reporting tools.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and their application within manufacturing environments.
• Highly organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with FAIR activities would be advantageous, although candidates with strong quality inspection and data analysis experience will also be considered.

Wewill only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.