Quality Assurance Technician

Position 1 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join a growing engineering and manufacturing company. You’ll work closely with Quality, Production, Engineering and suppliers to maintain high standards, resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Benefits * £30,000–£34,000 salary * 25 days holiday + bank holidays * 4x salary Life Assurance * Workplace pension & salary sacrifice scheme * Company sick pay * Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits * Training and professional development * Free on-site parking * Long Service Awards * NCFC match-day ticket draws * 37.5-hour week with an early Friday finish Key Responsibilities * Manage ITPs, inspections, NCRs and corrective actions. * Investigate quality issues using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa and Root Cause Analysis. * Carry out pre-test, pre-paint and final inspections. * Support ISO 9001 audits and customer/supplier quality requirements. * Review supplier documentation, material certificates and traceability. * Support PFMEA, process mapping and manufacturing improvements. * Work with internal teams and suppliers to reduce defects, rework and recurring issues. * Maintain customer-specific quality records and technical documentation. About You * BTEC Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent. * Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering within manufacturing or engineering. * Experience with NCRs, corrective actions, inspections and Root Cause Analysis. * Knowledge of 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa and ITPs. * Understanding of ISO 9001, PFMEA and process mapping is advantageous. * Strong attention to detail, analytical and communication skills. To discuss the role, contact Aiste on (phone number removed)