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QA Technician - J0051186

Astemo Ltd. Bolton, England, United Kingdom

onsitefull-time

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 / year

Posted Sep 23, 2026Apply by Oct 15, 2026

**Role & Seniority: ** Quality Technician (manufacturing quality/testing), ~2+ years experience

**Stack/Tools: ** GD&T; CMM programming/operation; test stands; function testing/measurement tools; analytical methods (as required); MS Office (Word/Excel); SOP/procedure documentation

**Top 3 Responsibilities: **

  • Analyze returned products to identify defects and root causes

  • Perform function tests and measurements; run reliability testing to customer needs/timelines

  • Produce clear reports and support PPAP submissions; maintain test/equipment procedures

  • Must-have skills:

    • Strong GD&T knowledge

    • CMM programming/operation experience (manufacturing context)

    • Fault finding/root-cause identification

    • Report writing and communication skills

    • Basic equipment inspection/repair and maintenance

    • ONC+ (or equivalent engineering education) and PC literacy (Word/Excel)

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Prior experience supporting PPAP/customer/supplier submissions

    • Experience testing automotive components (e.g., electronics/control units, ADAS, powertrain-related parts)

  • Location & Work type: Astemo Bolton (UK), on-site at manufacturing plant; full-time (shift/flexitime not specified beyond flexitime benefit)

Full Description

Description

The mobility industry is undergoing unprecedented change.

Astemo is committed to strengthening its business and delivering technological innovation through a strategic business portfolio, which includes Powertrain & Safety Systems, Chassis, Motorcycle, Software and Aftermarket businesses with a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to values-driven leadership.

We are seeking a Quality Technician to strengthen our Bolton production plant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and wants to contribute to meaningful, globally relevant projects.

Your Core Responsibilities Include

Analyse Returns: Perform analysis of products returned from customers/field, identify defect and cause.

Function Test and Measurement: Perform function test and measurement on new/re-designed and existing products as required.

Product Reliability: Test product reliability, according to customer needs and timescales.

Reporting: Produce clear and accurate reports for testing/investigation/measurement and analysis results and conclusions with the use of analytical methods if required.

Equipment Inspection/Repair: Inspect equipment regularly and perform basic repairs and maintenance.

Documentation: Maintain basic procedures and SOP’s for test equipment. Support Customer and Supplier PPAP submissions.

Supporting Production: Support production department on ad hoc duties as and when required. For example, if there is a requirement for containment activities

Profile And Qualifications

In depth knowledge of GD&T along with CMM programming skill, operation of test stands and functional knowledge of automotive parts. Report writing skills, communication skills, fault finding skills i.e. the ability to identify the basic causes of faults. ONC level or further education in Engineering field. PC literate. (Word/Excel) At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment programming and using CMM’s

Salary: £35-38,000 gross annually

Your future workplace: Astemo Bolton

Production of Air Flow meters, Engine Control Units and Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems and xEV inverters +100 employees

Benefits: Employer Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Sports and Social Fund, Flexitime, Early finish Friday, Yearly Bonus Scheme, Flexible Holidays, Life Insurance: x4 salary, 25 days holidays with additional length of service days, Electric Vehicle Scheme.

At Astemo, engineering excellence isn’t just about capability—it’s about purpose. Guided by our MISSION “We will contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing world-leading advanced mobility solutions”, our VISION “Safety and Freedom for the world through Mobility.

Onward with Astemo”, and our VALUES—Innovation, DE&I, Agility, Leadership Integrity and Collaboration—we work every day to create technologies that matter.

If you’re ready to put your skills to work in an environment built on global impact and forward thinking, apply today. Jobs | Astemo, Ltd. | Careers

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) ProgrammingCMM OperationFunctional TestingProduct MeasurementProduct Reliability TestingFault FindingRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Report WritingEquipment Inspection and MaintenanceAutomotive Parts KnowledgePPAP SubmissionsProduction SupportMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCommunicationmulti-location

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