At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct inspections and support quality improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing business focused on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality standards and develop your skills in engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience in QA roles and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £15 per hour - will increase
Hours: Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:30 | Friday 07:30 – 12:00
Major Recruitment are hiring an experienced QA Technician to join our clients ever growing Quality team in Lichfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual with manufacturing or engineering experience to join a well-established and expanding business.
We are looking for candidates with previous experience who are confident carrying out inspections, interpreting engineering drawings and supporting continuous improvement.
The Role
- Conducting first-off, in-process and final inspections
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
- Carrying out dimensional inspections using verniers, micrometres, height gauges and inspection equipment
- Completing inspection reports and quality documentation accurately
- Supporting investigations into non-conformances and corrective actions
- Assisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
- Supporting internal audits and process checks
- Working closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
- Supporting the maintenance of ISO quality standards and systems
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Previous experience within a QA Technician, Quality Technician or Quality Inspector position
- Manufacturing or engineering background
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Desirable
- Experience within fabrication, welding, machining or precision engineering
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems
- Internal auditing experience
- Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods
- CMM experience
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where quality is at the centre of operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across the business, with opportunities for long-term development and progression.
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