Quality Technician – Nights

Baltic Recruitment

Darlaston

On-site

GBP 33,000 - 35,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Baltic Recruitment is recruiting a Permanent Quality Technician for a night shift role based in Darlaston, West Midlands. The candidate will work with Quality, NPI, Engineering and Operations teams to ensure stable processes and early detection of non‑conformances.

The role focuses on First‑Off validation, parameter checks, EOL audits, containment, and problem solving, supporting shop floor quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of machining & assembly processes.
Competent in use of gauges, micrometres, verniers, height gauges, fixtures, and test benches.
Basic to intermediate understanding of GD&T.
Ability to read engineering drawings and control plans.
Exposure to CMM process (program execution or part submission workflow).
Knowledge of Core Tools (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA).
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently on shift, making decisions without immediate management.
Strong communication with operational teams.

Responsibilities

First‑Offs / Start‑Up Validation and sign‑off to release machines for production.
Machine parameter checks per standardized work and control plan.
End‑of‑Line (EOL) inspection & audits against customer standards.
Containment: lead or support containment activities for defects.
Support problem solving using 5‑Why, Ishikawa, 8D or DMAIC tools.
CMM set‑up and FPPO/Dimensional verification where required.
Maintain traceability and record results for audits and quality control.
Escalate risks early and ensure 100% compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Machining & Assembly

Gauges & Metrology

GD&T

Engineering Drawings

CMM/Metrology

Core Tools PPAP APQP MSA SPC FMEA

Attention to detail

Shift work independence

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in Engineering/Manufacturing/Automotive

Tools

CMM measurement equipment

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Quality Technician – Nights

Quality Technician – Nights

Industry

Automotive & Manufacturing

Reference

SM/QUALITYTECHNIGHTS_1791386009

Salary

£33000 - £35000 per annum

Job Type

Permanent

Job Location

Darlaston , West Midlands

Description

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Quality Technician for a client located in Darlaston. This role is working on a Night Shift, working with Quality, NPI, Engineering & Operations Teams.

The Quality Technician protects the customer by ensuring stable processes, detecting non‑conformance early, and escalating risks in real time, ensures each production shift consistently meets customer and internal quality requirements whilst providing immediate problem‑solving support to the production team.

Quality Technician Main Duties and Responsibilities:

First‑Offs / Start‑Up Validation
- Complete First‑Off inspections for all machining and assembly lines at start‑up, tool changes, batch changes, and resets.
- Verify parts against engineering drawings, control plans, and critical-to-quality (CTQ/CSI) characteristics.
- Sign off First‑Off documentation and release machines for production.
- Escalate and stop production where First‑Off criteria are not fully met.

Machine Parameter Checks
- Validate critical machine settings and parameters per standardized work, control plan, and Poka‑Yoke requirements.
- Ensure machine parameter verification is completed on time and accurately recorded.
- Raise abnormality reports and initiate escalation if parameters deviate from standards.

End‑of‑Line (EOL) Inspection & Audit
- Conduct regular in‑shift EOL audits against defined audit checklists and customer standards.
- Complete layered process audits (LPAs), product audits, torque audits, assembly checks, and functional verifications.
- Identify recurring defects and trend audit data for review with QE and Production Supervisors.
- Immediately isolate suspect product when audit failures occur.

Abnormal Process / Alternative Process Verification
- Verify alternative or abnormal processes (e.g., manual rework, special tooling, repaired equipment).
- Check that deviations are authorised (concessions, rework instructions).
- Monitor reworked parts for 100% confirmation checks where required.
- Report unauthorised process changes or deviations immediately.

CMM Support (Set‑Up / FPPO Parts)
- Complete First Piece Process Off (FPPO)/CMM dimensional verification.
- Perform basic CMM routines.
- Communicate results to production supervisors and prevent machine release until compliance is confirmed.
- Maintain traceability of FPPO documentation and approval status.

Containment: Supplier & Customer Issues
- Lead or support containment activities when defects are identified internally, by the customer, or from suppliers.
- Implement robust quarantine of suspect parts, WIP, and raw materials.
- Execute 100% inspection or controlled shipping where required.
- Provide daily updates on containment status and defect trends.
- Collaborate with QE on root cause, sorting, and verification activities.

Support Problem Solving
- Participate in shift‑level problem solving, using 5‑Why, Ishikawa, 8D, or DMAIC tools.
- Supply data, samples, and measurement results to Engineering and Quality teams.
- Help validate containment and corrective actions on the shop floor.
- Support process monitoring to ensure recurrence prevention.

Additional responsibilities
- Perform in-process inspections per control plan frequency.
- Ensure all scrap, rework, and deviations are identified and recorded correctly.
- Verify packaging, labelling, batch traceability and segregation of NG/OK product.
- Support internal and external audits (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer audits).
- Maintain 5S standards in quality stations and across production areas.
- Escalate risks early through established escalation routes.