Quality Technician
At Vertiv, we empower the people who power the future. Our greatest asset is our people, which is why we've built a world-class team of Chartered Engineers across our manufacturing facilities spanning three continents. With over 30 years of expertise in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we specialise in technical services, project management, and unparalleled customer support, ensuring excellence in every client's project.
About the Role
We are seeking a Quality Technician to support quality assurance activities within our high-mix, engineered-to-order manufacturing environment in our Campsie site. This role is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, you will perform inspections, identify and contain quality issues, maintain traceability, and support continuous improvement initiatives to drive right-first-time performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct first-off, in-process, and final inspections against engineering drawings, wiring schematics, bills of materials, specifications, and approved work instructions.
- Verify product conformity, workmanship standards, testing requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
- Identify, document, and escalate non-conformances in accordance with site quality procedures.
- Support containment, segregation, and traceability of non-conforming products and materials.
- Verify completion and effectiveness of corrective actions and rework activities prior to release.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation to ensure audit readiness.
- Review product identification, status marking, and traceability records throughout manufacture.
- Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality concerns and improve process performance.
- Support quality investigations by providing defect data, observations, and factual evidence.
- Participate in quality audits, process verification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote high standards of safety, housekeeping, workmanship, and compliance across the manufacturing environment.
- Escalate any issues that may impact safety, quality, compliance, or customer satisfaction.
Please note the above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list. To achieve business objectives, other duties may be included at the discretion of the line manager.
Essential Skills, Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience in a Quality Technician, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Control, or similar role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Experience performing product inspections against engineering drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards.
- Experience managing non-conforming products and supporting containment activities.
- Ability to maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Desirable Skills, Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience within switchgear, panel build, electrical manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly, or engineered product environments.
- Exposure to low- or medium-voltage electrical products.
- Experience supporting audits, quality gates, or layered process verification activities.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles.
- Data analysis and reporting experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring schematics, bills of materials, and work instructions.
- Understanding of inspection methods, quality control techniques, product traceability, and non-conformance management.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management principles.
- Ability to use inspection and measuring equipment accurately.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accurate and timely completion of inspection and verification records.
- Reduction in defects escaping to downstream operations or customers.
- Effective containment and resolution of non-conforming product.
- Compliance with inspection plans, hold points, and traceability requirements.
- Contribution to continuous improvement and defect reduction activities.
- Audit readiness and adherence to quality procedures.
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented and quality focused.
- Confident communicator with the ability to challenge non-conforming work professionally.
- Organised, reliable, and proactive.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Committed to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Why Join us?
- Competitive rate of pay with Bonus scheme.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Employer pension scheme and Life assurance.
- Access to our Company Social Club.
- Incentivised Gym Membership & Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
Apply now and take the next step in your career.
Vertiv is an equal opportunity employer
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