Quality Technician – IATF 16949 & Process Improvement

Interaction Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to support quality assurance processes across assembly and stamping. You will handle customer concerns, conduct audits, and support continuous improvement efforts. Ideal candidates should have a manufacturing background, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with IATF 16949 audits. Competitive salary of £29,000–£30,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive/off-highway.
• Quality, engineering, and tooling knowledge required.
• GD&T and IATF 16949 auditing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support customer and internal containment activities.
• Conduct product & process audits (IATF 16949).
• Investigate quality concerns using 8D.
• Carry out inspections, capability studies, MSA and calibrations.
• Manage supplier concerns and maintain quality documentation.
• Support jig making and measurement setups.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Auditor skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to support quality assurance processes across assembly and stamping. You will handle customer concerns, conduct audits, and support continuous improvement efforts. Ideal candidates should have a manufacturing background, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with IATF 16949 audits. Competitive salary of £29,000–£30,000 is offered.