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