Quality Technician / Quality Engineer - Portadown (Aerospace)

VanRath; Portadown; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering manufacturer in Portadown is seeking a Quality Technician / Quality Engineer to support quality management and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering manufacturing and metrology tools, alongside strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension, healthcare plan, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity leave

Pension

Healthcare plan

Flexible working hours

Free onsite parking

Gym subsidy

Qualifications

• Previous experience in engineering manufacturing (precision, aerospace, CNC, fabrication or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with metrology tools (calipers / micrometers etc).

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager in audit activity and continuous improvement of the QMS.
• Carry out internal audits and assist with customer / supplier / AS9100 audits.
• Support PPAP activities (MSA, SPC, PFMEA, PCP, FAIR).
• Manage NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D / 5 Whys / A3).
• Support reduction of scrap, rework and non‑value add activity.
• Support supplier quality investigations and drive zero defect improvements.
• Assist with quality reporting, KPI tracking and MRB activities.

Skills

Engineering manufacturing experience

Reading engineering drawings

Metrology tools usage

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Degree / HNC / HND

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Quality Technician / Quality Engineer - Portadown (Manufacturing / Aerospace)

CLIENT

VANRATH are partnering with a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Portadown who supply into high-spec aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are now recruiting a Quality Technician / Quality Engineer to support Quality Management and drive continuous improvement within production.

The Ideal Person

• Previous experience in engineering manufacturing (precision, aerospace, CNC, fabrication or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with metrology tools (calipers / micrometers etc)
• Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with Production, Quality and Engineering teams

Desirable

• Experience within a Quality role (PPAP / FAIR / NCR / Root Cause etc)
• Knowledge of AS9100
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Degree / HNC / HND

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager in audit activity and continuous improvement of the QMS
• Carry out internal audits and assist with customer / supplier / AS9100 audits
• Support PPAP activities (MSA, SPC, PFMEA, PCP, FAIR)
• Manage NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D / 5 Whys / A3)
• Support reduction of scrap, rework and non‑value add activity
• Support supplier quality investigations and drive zero defect improvements
• Assist with quality reporting, KPI tracking and MRB activities

Remuneration - Competitive salary (DOE) + benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity leave
• Pension
• Healthcare plan
• Flexible working hours
• Free onsite parking
• Gym subsidy

Hours

Mon-Thu: 07:00-16:00 (or 08:00-17:15)
Fri: 07:00-12:00 (or 08:00-12:00)

For further information on this role, or any other Quality roles in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Dan Orr in the strictest confidence.