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QA Technician (Part Time) – Ready to join a growing Quality Assurance team and put your tech-savvy skills and quality experience into action If so, come and join our team as a QA Technician (part time)!
Spider is advertising on behalf of a manufacturer of HVAC systems who are looking for a QA Technician to join their team in Ipswich, Suffolk on a part-time, permanent basis.
Why them
This company is a leading manufacturer of premium mobile HVAC solutions, recognised globally for their innovative approach and commitment to quality. Their dedicated team works collaboratively across various sectors including construction, agriculture, military, and specialty vehicles to deliver top-tier heating and air conditioning solutions.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £17,335 per annum, based on 26.25 hours per week (£26,416 FTE)
- Holiday: 25 Days plus Bank Holidays
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Employee extras: life insurance, health & well-being programme
About the role:
As a QA Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting inspection activities, analysing production data, and driving enhancements in the manufacturing processes. In this role, you will be working 26.25 hours per week where your day shifts will ideally include working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30am – 4:45pm with half an hour for lunch although will consider flexibility on these for the right candidate.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough inspections of incoming supplier materials and in-process/final products, using established procedures and interpreting technical drawings to ensure compliance.
- Participate in product audits and support PPAP activities for purchased, fabricated, and assembled components.
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns, manage non-conforming material returns, and drive continuous improvement.
- Investigate internal quality issues using structured problem-solving tools, and engage in cross-functional meetings with Engineering, Purchasing, and Production teams to address root causes.
- Monitor productivity metrics, prepare detailed quality performance reports using digital tools, and support quality improvement projects focused on PPM reduction and corrective action initiatives.
About you:
You should have atleast 1 year of quality assurance experiencein a manufacturing environment. You are familiar with dimensional inspection tools and have a tech-savvy mindset with strong IT skills to assist in digital reporting and data analysis. You are a proactive problem solver, and you demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, and a solid understanding of quality systems and methodologies. You should have the ability to commute or reliably commute before starting work.
Do you have the relevant skills and experience and are interested in this role If so, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV, including contact details, as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Additional keywords:Quality Technician, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Supplier Compliance, Inspection, Data Analysis, Digital Reporting, Process Audits, Engineering
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