Quality Technician

Founded in 1948, AMOT is a leading global manufacturer that produces control, safety and hazardous area solutions for engines, compressors, turbines, and other rotating equipment used in the oil and gas, marine, power generation and transportation industries. We believe our success is built on our people. We empower teams to reach beyond expectations and play a meaningful role in delivering growth, innovation and a trusted customer experience worldwide.

We are looking for a Quality Technician who takes pride in precision, understands the importance of compliance and is motivated by ensuring that our products meet the highest standards from the outset. This role combines practical inspection work with responsibility for certification control, measurement equipment calibration, and supporting ongoing improvement initiatives within the Quality function.

Purpose of the Role

Responsible for inspecting incoming, in-process and returned goods to ensure compliance with AMOT requirements, alongside supporting inspection delivery, managing equipment calibration and certification records, and driving continuous improvement across QA activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and transact mechanical and electronic goods into the Company in a timely manner using the Company’s computerized business system.
• Perform quality inspections, tests, full dimensioning reports regarding Goods-In parts, finished products, production defects, stock and returned goods. Inspection tests may include PMI, NDT, Hardness, Spring load, and others.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, supplier’s technical material certificates and test reports in compliance with AMOT requirements and international standards. Log, control and ensure traceability of certificates in the database.
• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) for new or critical parts compiling measurement, materials, KPIs and other drawing mandates into a report for Production approval, Quality Plan or Nuclear reports.
• Manage and certify that Company’s measurement equipment’s are within the selection, specification and ensure its calibration prior to maintenance date.
• Manage and conduct outside inspection witness tests, liaising with Notified bodies/certification agencies and Customer inspectors.
• Respond to change productively and seek to continuously improve quality department and processes in Goods-inwards inspection / outside inspection areas with a strong 5S sense.
• Perform any other duties as they may be required and requested.
• Keep abreast of changes to Company Policies and Procedures, AMOT Terms and Condition, ensuring the same are adhered to and met.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics, Science
• Engineering apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical
• Engineering degree considered an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years quality inspection / engineering experience and the use of general metrology equipment found in a light engineering environment (includes height gauges, verniers, etc.)

Knowledge & Skills

• Competent in the use of mechanical inspection equipment, gauges and Faro arm, with ISO 9001 quality and internal audit skills. Casting/machining experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills at all levels, including customer/supplier facing; good written, oral, and interpersonal.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work accurately—both independently and as part of a team to meet tight deadlines, while effectively managing and negotiating QA Inspection work activities on the shop floor environment.
• MS Office experience required, with excellent quality engineering skills, experience of problem solving, 5Y/8D report creation. A working knowledge of MRP is a plus.
• Knowledge of the valve, casting and machining industry is a plus.