QA Technician

QA Technician – ManufacturingLocation: Lichfield area
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour

A well-established and expanding manufacturing business is seeking a QA Technician to join its Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with quality inspection experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing company.

The RoleYou will be responsible for ensuring products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will carry out inspections, maintain accurate quality records, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections of manufactured components and assemblies
Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer requirements
Use measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, height gauges and other inspection tools
Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation accurately
Assist in identifying and investigating non-conforming products
Support corrective actions and root cause analysis activities
Participate in internal quality checks and audit activities
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to improve quality performance
Help maintain quality systems and documentation in line with company procedures
Promote safe working practices and maintain a clean working environmentRequirementsEssential

Previous experience in a Quality Technician, QA, or Quality Inspector role within manufacturing or engineering
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience using precision measuring equipment
Excellent attention to detail
Good computer and record-keeping skills
Strong communication and organisational abilities
Ability to work independently and within a teamDesirable

Experience within fabrication, welding, machining or precision engineering
Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
Internal auditing experience
Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods
Experience using CMM inspection equipmentWorking HoursMonday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business where your quality expertise will play a key role in supporting production standards and ongoing improvement across the operation.

 Please contact Sasha at (url removed) to discuss the role further
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed