Quality Technician

Functional area:  Quality
Location:  UK - United Kingdom
City:  Bristol
Company name:  Edwards Ltd
Date of posting:  Mar 30, 2026

Your future job

Your role

As a Quality Technician, your mission is to support the activities in the Supplier Quality department in PCC Clevedon. To provide additional function within the department and allow the SQE to perform their core role of supplier development.  . You will report to the Senior Supplier Quality Technician

 

You will

 

  • Review PPAP submissions from suppliers.
  • Conduct PPAP system clean-up and investigations
  • Liaise with suppliers regarding quality issues, returns, and documentation.
  • Attend supplier meetings focused on returns and non-conformances.
  • Conduct stock checks, including rework and fixing stock.
  • Manage return-to-stock and scrap processes.
  • Coordinate and document repair activities.
  • Manage invoices and export documentation related to supplier returns.
  • Support packing and pallet preparation for returns or shipments.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

 

  • BS degree or equivalent. Degree in production, manufacturing, quality or electrical engineering with substantial experience is also acceptable.
  • Must have the drive and ability to promote continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment, also be a team player and communicator.
  • Professional skills and experience in managing ISO standards including ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18000 and 6 Sigma tools.
  • Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools (8D capability), Statistical methodologies, problem-solving experience.

In return, we offer

  • Culture of trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning and career growth
  • Innovation powered by people
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits
  • Health and well-being

Job location

Option 2: Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our (insert organization here) in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).

 

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.