Quality Technician; Incoming Inspection

Quality Technician (Production & Incoming Inspection)

Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

ePropelled is a leading developer of advanced electric propulsion systems, intelligent motor control technologies, and high-efficiency power electronics for aerospace, defence, UAV, marine, and industrial applications.

The Quality Technician will be responsible for supporting quality assurance activities throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming inspection of supplier components through to final inspection of completed products.

Working closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams, you will help ensure that products are manufactured in accordance with engineering specifications, customer requirements and company quality standards. The role will involve hands‑on inspection activities, non‑conformance management, root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, machined components, electronic assemblies and purchased parts against engineering drawings, specifications and purchase order requirements.
• Verify supplier documentation, certificates of conformity and material certifications.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using manual inspection equipment and gauges.
• Coordinate CMM inspections and specialist measurement activities where required.
• Ensure full traceability of incoming materials and components.
• Raise and manage Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) for rejected materials.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding quality concerns and corrective actions.

• Conduct in‑process inspections throughout manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Support first‑off, first article and final inspection activities.
• Assist with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), ISIR and PPAP activities where applicable.
• Verify adherence to manufacturing processes, work instructions and quality procedures.
• Monitor production quality performance and identify trends or recurring issues.
• Support containment activities and disposition of non‑conforming product.

• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with traceability and record retention requirements.
• Support internal audits and external customer audits.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001, AS‑9100 and internal quality management systems.
• Support document control and quality system activities where required.

• Raise, document and track NCRs and quality issues.
• Support investigations into product and process non‑conformities.
• Use recognised root‑cause analysis methodologies, including:
  • 8D
  • 5 Whys
  • Ishikawa (Fishbone)
  • FMEA
• Support implementation and verification of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Identify recurring defects and opportunities for process improvement.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to reducing scrap, rework and customer quality escapes.
• Assist with quality data collection, analysis and reporting.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing quality, inspection or production quality role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using inspection equipment including Verniers, Micrometers, Height gauges, Thread gauges, Bore gauges and general metrology equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Experience managing inspection records and quality documentation.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with production teams and suppliers.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and analytical approach.

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