Quality Technician: Process Integrity & Problem Solver

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment is recruiting a Permanent Quality Technician for a client in Darlaston. You will work day shifts with the Quality, NPI, Engineering & Operations teams to ensure stable processes and early non-conformance detection.

Key duties include First-Off inspections, machine parameter checks, EOL audits, and containment of defects. Proactive problem solving and accurate documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of machining & assembly processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and control plans.
• Exposure to CMM process or part submission workflow.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Validate machine settings and parameters per standard work and Poka-Yoke requirements.
• Record parameter verification on time and accurately.
• Conduct regular EOL audits and LPAs.
• Isolate suspect product when audit failures occur.
• Lead containment activities with QE and Production Supervisors.
• Provide data and results to Engineering and Quality teams.

Skills

First-Off inspections

CMM verification

GD&T understanding

Quality control

Problem solving

Documentation

Audits

5S standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering / Manufacturing / Automotive

IATF 16949 awareness (Desirable)

Tools

Gauges

Micrometres

Verniers

Height gauges

Fixtures

Test benches

CMM software

Job description

Baltic Recruitment is recruiting a Permanent Quality Technician for a client in Darlaston. You will work day shifts with the Quality, NPI, Engineering & Operations teams to ensure stable processes and early non-conformance detection.

Key duties include First-Off inspections, machine parameter checks, EOL audits, and containment of defects. Proactive problem solving and accurate documentation are essential.