Hands-on inspection role covering CMM, FAIRs and NCRs within precision engineering, with genuine progression into Quality Engineering.

Quality Support Technician – Late shift
Tewkesbury – Permanent – Full time – 4 Day week (Monday to Thursday)
Up to £40,000 + 25% Shift allowance (£50,000)

Our client, a specialist precision engineering manufacturer, is looking for a Quality Support Technician to support inspection and quality activities within a busy machine shop environment.

This is a hands-on quality position covering first-off, patrol and final inspection, alongside CMM inspection, First Article Inspection and support with non-conformance resolution.

The role:

• Carry out first-off, patrol and final inspection of precision-engineered components
• Inspect components against engineering drawings, specifications and defined tolerances
• Use CMM equipment and handheld measuring equipment
• Complete First Article Inspection activities in accordance with AS9100 requirements
• Verify production and inspection records throughout the manufacturing process
• Identify and raise non-conformances
• Support production teams in resolving quality issues
• Support the preparation of FAIRs and Inspection Test Plans
• Provide calibration support for tooling and finished products
• Act as a technical quality contact for internal production teams
• Support root-cause and corrective-action activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement across production and quality

Person:

• Previous production inspection experience within a machine shop environment
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
• Good understanding of geometric tolerances
• Competent using handheld measuring equipment
• Experience using CMM equipment
• Understanding of manufacturing and inspection documentation
• Knowledge of non-conformance processes, root cause and corrective actions
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced machining environment

Desirables:

• Apprentice trained with a minimum City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification
• Aerospace and/or nuclear manufacturing experience
• First Article Inspection experience
• Experience producing FAIR documentation
• CMM programming experience
• Experience with Aberlink, QCT or Mitutoyo software
• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements
• Calibration experience

Why join?:

• Hands-on quality role within precision engineering
• Work closely with machining and production teams
• Exposure to high-specification components and demanding quality standards
• Opportunity to develop CMM, inspection and quality experience
• Join an engineering environment focused on quality and continuous improvement

Apply Today:
To apply, send your CV to george.jackson@imtresourcing.com or call George Jackson on 07528 225856 / 01242 804102.

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