QA Technician / Quality Inspector

QA Technician | Quality Inspector | Manufacturing | Engineering 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. If you are an experienced QA Technician or Quality Inspector looking for your next opportunity within manufacturing or engineering, we would like to hear from you