Quality Assurance TechnicianThompson Aero Seating • Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Quality Assurance Technician
Thompson Aero Seating
- Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Responsibilities
Work in accordance with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.
Ensure that all products are manufactured and assembled in accordance with the relevant standards.
Support the maintenance and development of the Quality Management System to ensure continued AS9100, Airworthiness/Regulatory, OEM and Customer compliance.
Assist in driving defect prevention and embedding a culture of built in quality across production and the new product introduction processes.
Work within integrated project teams throughout the product lifecycle to provide quality data and feedback to Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operational processes.
Assist with conforming test articles.
Assist in the development and introduction of new products by completing necessary quality checks in accordance with the VNPI process.
Support and assist the Quality Engineers in customer and OEM milestone reviews by preparing documentation, data and inspection tooling.
Create Quality Alerts, Quality Inspection Plans and First Article Inspection Reports.
Assist quality inspectors by performing routine quality standard capability reviews and documenting findings.
Support monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Quality department.
Provide on-the-ground Quality support to assembly areas, ensuring a timely response with containment and longer‑term RCCA data collection.
Support supplier quality activities, including the reporting of non‑conformances and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work alongside manufacturing and assembly to conduct observations and gather information that help improve operational performance.
Assist with MRB disposition and investigations.
Participate in quality improvement activities through structured problem solving.
Support the internal and external audit programme.
Benefits (Reward)
Competitive salary
33 days annual leave (increase after 5 years' service)
£5,000 employee referral bonus
Health cash plan
Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme – Salary Sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
Women in Business – Corporate Member
Wellbeing Initiatives
Employee Recognition scheme
Long Service Awards
Local charity / sponsorship activities
Dedicated employee parking
Discounted Gym membership
Learning and development opportunities
Career progression
Requirements Essential
Experience of working within a manufacturing and/or a Quality environment
Experience of using Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrate working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO9001 standards
Knowledge of quality tools
Ability to use various measuring devices and equipment – meters, gauges, etc.
Ability to gather, maintain and interpret data.
Desirable
Higher‑level qualification, such as HNC/HND, in a relevant discipline
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The closing date for applications is the 4th January 2026 at 17:00.
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Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Languages
- English
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