Quality Technician

Role: Quality Technician

Location: Cheshire

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (40 hours per week, office-based)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Technician to join a well-established, growing precision engineering manufacturer operating within highly regulated, safety-critical sectors.

The Role

As a Quality Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring materials, processes, and products meet strict quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Resolving material certification issues with suppliers, stockists, and test houses
• Liaising with Engineering and Quality teams on certification queries
• Supporting and advising suppliers on material specifications and standards
• Conducting witness testing to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements
• Carrying out internal audits (QMS, product, and process)
• Supporting investigation and analysis of returned products (e.g. CARs, 8D reports)
• Assisting with supplier performance reviews, audits, and corrective actions
• Creating and maintaining quality documentation (procedures, work instructions, alerts)
• Investigating product/process failures and carrying out root cause analysis (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys)

Requirements

• Experience within a quality role in manufacturing or engineering
• Knowledge of quality testing methods and standards
• Ability to interpret engineering material specifications
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or API standards
• Experience with quality methodologies (e.g. 8D, root cause analysis)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills

What''s on Offer

• £28,000-£32,000 (depending on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Medical cash plan (dental, optical, physio, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Long service rewards and additional holiday entitlement