Quality Technician: Inspection, Root Cause & CI

Solid State PLC; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holiday

Pensions Plan

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

All Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Solid State PLC is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Technician to uphold high standards across inspections of materials, components and finished products. You will document results, investigate non-conformances and support improvements that enhance product reliability and process efficiency.

You will work withQuality and Production teams to prevent recurrence, maintain calibration of inspection equipment, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001/45001 and Ex certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection, manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Must demonstrate strong documentation practices and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting incoming, in-process and final inspections of materials, components and finished products.
• Using inspection equipment, measuring instruments and test boxes to verify product quality and compliance.
• Recording inspection and test results accurately, maintaining clear and reliable quality documentation.
• Preparing quality reports and highlighting non-conformances, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Taking ownership of reactive internal quality issues and ensuring they are investigated and progressed to resolution.
• Identifying, recording and managing non-conforming materials, products and processes.
• Investigating root causes and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborating with Quality, Production and other departments to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Managing Return Material Authorisation (RMA) and Discrepant Material Report (DMR) processes.
• Monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Supporting development and improvement of quality procedures, work instructions and processes.
• Participating in internal quality checks and audits.
• Contributing ideas to improve product quality and operational performance.
• Supporting compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and Ex certification requirements.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering environment experience

Tools

Inspection equipment

Measuring instruments

Test boxes

Job description

Solid State PLC is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Technician to uphold high standards across inspections of materials, components and finished products. You will document results, investigate non-conformances and support improvements that enhance product reliability and process efficiency.

You will work withQuality and Production teams to prevent recurrence, maintain calibration of inspection equipment, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001/45001 and Ex certification requirements.