Quality Inspector
- Salary
£30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent
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Location
Ashchurch
- Job type
Permanent
Owen Daniels are supporting a well-established electronics manufacturer with multiple UK sites, supplying into highly regulated and quality-critical industries. Following continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Quality Technician at their Ashchurch facility to support ongoing production and quality assurance activities.
The Role
As a Quality Technician, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring product quality and compliance across manufacturing operations. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will be responsible for inspection, non-conformance management, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Role
As a Quality Technician, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring product quality and compliance across manufacturing operations. Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will be responsible for inspection, non-conformance management, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of electronic components and assemblies
- Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and support corrective actions
- Conduct root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
- Support internal audits and assist with external/customer audit preparation
- Maintain accurate quality records and inspection documentation
- Assist with calibration control of inspection and test equipment
- Work closely with production teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures
- Support continuous improvement activities to reduce defects and improve process capability
- Previous experience in a Quality Technician or Inspection role within manufacturing (electronics preferred)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Familiarity with inspection tools and techniques (e.g., calipers, micrometers, visual inspection)
- Understanding of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001)
- Experience handling non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Proficient in basic IT systems and Microsoft Office
- Competitive salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
- Opportunity to join a growing and reputable electronics manufacturer
- Supportive team and structured training
- Long-term career progression opportunities
