Quality Technician

Our client, a specialist organisation in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Quality Technician for a contract opportunity. The role will support high-quality electronics and engineering operations through product inspection, quality assurance, audit activity and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Goods-In, work-in-progress, final, first-off and first article inspections in accordance with approved procedures and priority requirements
• Verify products against approved design documentation, engineering drawings, production records and applicable workmanship standards
• Measure key product and process characteristics using suitable inspection equipment and operate within the equipment calibration system
• Identify and report non-conformances accurately, supporting root cause analysis, CAPA and supplier corrective action requests
• Perform internal and external product, process and quality management system audits, reporting findings and monitoring compliance
• Provide quality support to Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing, while representing the Quality function at customer, supplier and cross-functional meetings
• Support training, business improvement initiatives, Lean methodology and the review of documented quality processes
• Work in accordance with ISO 9001, AS9100, EASA 145 and EASA 21.G requirements, maintaining safe working practices and meeting agreed service levels

Job Requirements:

• Background in electronics, manufacturing quality or a related engineering discipline
• Experience in mechanical and electrical inspection within a regulated or aerospace environment
• Knowledge of relevant workmanship standards, including IPC-610 and applicable company quality standards
• Awareness and practical understanding of AS9102 and first article inspection requirements
• Auditor training or experience in quality management system auditing
• Understanding of release signatory responsibilities and relevant aviation procedures
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis and corrective action skills
• Ability to manage priorities, communicate effectively with suppliers and customers, and complete work accurately within agreed deadlines

Key Performance Areas:

• Completion of allocated inspection and quality activities on time and to the required standard
• Effective root cause analysis, corrective action and supplier corrective action management
• Accurate completion of inspection, batch, bill of materials and audit documentation
• Contribution to continuous improvement, quality performance and operational efficiency
• Successful completion of first article inspection reports and quality improvement activities

This contract opportunity would suit a Quality Technician with strong inspection experience and an understanding of quality systems within the defence, aerospace or electronics manufacturing sectors.