Quality Technician – Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing

Quest Employment Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. is currently recruiting an experienced Quality Technician to join a busy manufacturing environment in Corby.

You will perform product inspection, testing, measurement and problem solving as part of the quality team to ensure customer requirements and internal standards are met. The role covers audits, PPAP/APQP activities and continuous improvement, with hands-on work on CMM measurement, MSA and calibration of test equipment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Previous experience in Quality Control.
• Experience and training in Internal Auditing and Quality Core Tools.
• Knowledge of CMM measurement.
• Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques.
• Experience with Melt Flow Index Testing would be advantageous.
• Experience with calibration of test and inspection equipment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong written, verbal and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively with Production and other cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out product inspection, testing and measurement activities.
• Ensure quality control activities are completed accurately and in accordance with procedures.
• Support PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA and SQA activities.
• Assist with Process FMEA development, risk assessment and mitigation actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement effective containment and corrective actions.
• Carry out root cause analysis and develop short- and long-term countermeasures.
• Introduce and support poka-yoke/error-proofing solutions.
• Support continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing operation.
• Identify and update quality documentation, standards and work instructions.
• Participate in System, Process and Product Audits following appropriate training.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to identify quality issues and improvement opportunities.
• Produce quality reports and documentation as required.
• Carry out and support calibration of test and inspection equipment.
• Provide product and quality-related training to operators where required.

Skills

Quality control

Auditing

Quality tools

CMM measurement

MSA

Inspection techniques

Melt Flow Index

Calibration

Excel

Word

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Quest Employment Ltd. is currently recruiting an experienced Quality Technician to join a busy manufacturing environment in Corby.

You will perform product inspection, testing, measurement and problem solving as part of the quality team to ensure customer requirements and internal standards are met. The role covers audits, PPAP/APQP activities and continuous improvement, with hands-on work on CMM measurement, MSA and calibration of test equipment.