Quality Technician

Quality Technician (Aerospace Manufacturing) Location: Slough, Berkshire Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Company Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation and a subsidiary of a global business. Operating within a highly regulated environment, they manufacture specialist hoses, conduits, backshells, and interconnect solutions for aerospace and industrial applications. They are seeking a Quality Technician to join their Quality team in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector or Quality Technician looking to develop their career within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment. The Role The Quality Technician will play a key role in ensuring incoming materials and components meet required specifications and quality standards before entering the manufacturing process. Working as part of a proactive and flexible Quality team, you will perform inspection, measurement, testing, root cause analysis, and documentation activities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Key Responsibilities * Inspect, measure, and test incoming materials and components to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. * Ensure all incoming goods conform to aerospace quality standards and internal procedures. * Identify, document, and escalate non-conformances in a timely manner. * Support the smooth flow of inspected materials into production or stores. * Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns relating to incoming goods. * Ensure traceability and compliance requirements are maintained at all times. * Support and, where appropriate, lead investigations into supplier and internal quality issues. * Participate in root cause analysis activities and support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions. * Support quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects and improving supplier performance. * Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation. * Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation where required. * Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). * Ensure documentation supports traceability, customer requirements, and audit compliance. * Produce clear and accurate quality reports and inspection summaries. * Ensure all inspection activities are carried out in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements. * Support compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific quality standards. Candidate Requirements * Previous experience within a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, Incoming Goods Inspector, Goods In Inspector, or Manufacturing Quality role. * Experience within aerospace, defence, automotive, electronics, precision engineering, or other regulated manufacturing environments. * Good understanding of quality principles and quality management systems. * Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements would be advantageous. * Experience preparing and reviewing First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation. * Experience raising and managing NCRs and supporting corrective actions. * Ability to use a variety of analogue and digital measuring equipment. * Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements. * Knowledge of inspection techniques, control methods, and quality documentation. * Understanding of QRQC methodologies and continuous improvement principles. * Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. * Ability to analyse inspection data and produce accurate reports. * Excellent attention to detail. * Strong organisational and communication skills. If you are an experienced Quality Technician or Quality Inspector with a passion for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, we would welcome your application for this exciting opportunity