Senior Quality Lab Technician – Precision & Process

Owen Daniels; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company benefits

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Newport is seeking a Quality Technician to join our manufacturing quality team. You will perform testing, inspections and data analysis to ensure products meet strict engineering specifications.

The role requires experience in high-precision industries, reading drawings, and working with quality records. We offer a stable, full-time position with competitive salary and company benefits, plus opportunities for continuous improvement and advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-precision industry (aerospace, space, automotive, defence).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience carrying out dimensional inspections and quality checks.
• Knowledge of calibration processes and equipment verification.
• Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining quality records and documentation.
• Good data analysis skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience operating or programming CMM equipment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical and mechanical testing of materials, in-process materials and finished products.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to ensure products meet specification requirements.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test data and sample traceability documentation.
• Manage laboratory stock levels, reagents and consumables whilst carrying out material transactions within SAP.
• Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and testing instruments.
• Analyse test results, identify trends and support process improvement activities.
• Assist with investigations into product quality issues and support root cause analysis activities.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support ISO audits and ensure laboratory activities comply with company and regulatory standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S throughout laboratory and office areas.
• Escalate any issues that may impact laboratory operations to the Quality Manager.

Skills

Reading drawings

Dimensional inspection

Calibration

Data analysis

Excel

Teamwork

Independent work

CMM experience

Tools

SAP

CMM equipment

Job description

Owen Daniels in Newport is seeking a Quality Technician to join our manufacturing quality team. You will perform testing, inspections and data analysis to ensure products meet strict engineering specifications.

The role requires experience in high-precision industries, reading drawings, and working with quality records. We offer a stable, full-time position with competitive salary and company benefits, plus opportunities for continuous improvement and advancement.