Quality Assurance Technician

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Quality Assurance Technician to join our clients growing quality team. This position plays a vital part in ensuring our products meet internal standards, industry regulations, and customer expectations. You will be involved in inspection activities, documentation control, internal auditing, and calibration processes, working closely with colleagues across production and logistics.

Quality Assurance Technician

Aerospace / Precision Engineering

Are you detail-driven, curious about how things work, and passionate about quality? We’re looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our growing Quality team and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest industry and customer standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a highly regulated environment, with full training provided on advanced measurement equipment, CMM programming, and internal quality systems.

Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 1:00pm

Location: Braintree, Essex

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you’ll support day-to-day quality operations, working closely with Production and Logistics to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and internal procedures. Your work will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, precision-engineered components.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and supporting PPAP documentation
• Developing and maintaining Inspection Control Plans (ICPs)
• Carrying out dimensional and visual inspections using a range of equipment including CMMs, Keyence, shadow graphs, micrometers, and bore micrometers
• Receiving hands-on training in CMM and optical measurement systems, including program running, modification, and creation
• Performing internal calibration of inspection and measurement equipment and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting and conducting internal and shop floor audits to AS9100 standards
• Maintaining quality documentation and ensuring full traceability of inspection and audit records
• Collaborating closely with Production and Logistics teams to resolve quality queries and support smooth operations
• Assisting with additional quality tasks as directed by the Quality Manager

What We’re Looking For

• A strong eye for detail and a structured, methodical approach
• Good communication skills and confidence working across departments
• Comfortable using MS Office and quality documentation systems
• Proactive, flexible, and keen to learn new technical skills

Experience

• Ideally 1+ year in a quality or inspection role
• Experience in aerospace or precision engineering is preferred, but not essential for the right candidate

Why Join Us?

• Full training on advanced inspection equipment and quality systems
• Exposure to aerospace standards and best-in-class quality practices
• Early finish every Friday
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your technical expertise

How to Apply

To apply for this exclusive opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV by clicking the Apply button, or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

If you have not been contacted by A1 Personnel within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your CV has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Braintree

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English