Power Electronics – Quality Engineer Full Time

About Voltech Instruments:

Voltech Instruments has over 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing precision test equipment, with a strong focus on transformer and power electronics testing solutions. Engineers and manufacturers trust our products worldwide to ensure the performance, safety, and reliability of transformers and related components.

We are an engineering-led business that values practical problem-solving, attention to detail, and continuous improvement. We work closely with international manufacturing partners to deliver high-quality, reliable products to our global customer base.

Overview:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to support both our in-house assembly operations and our external manufacturing partners. This role plays an important part in ensuring consistent product quality, particularly in relation to PCB manufacturing and assembly.

You will work closely with key suppliers, primarily based in China, to maintain and improve quality standards. Also, with our engineering team in the US, and our operations teams in Blackburn, UK.

Why Join Voltech?

• Work on meaningful engineering products used globally in the power electronics industry
• Take ownership of quality processes and have a direct impact on product reliability
• Gain international experience working with suppliers in China, including travel opportunities
• Be part of an engineering-led team that values practical thinking and continuous improvement
• Join a well-established company with over 40 years of experience and a strong reputation

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality Management

• Develop and maintain supplier quality plans
• Work closely with PCB and electronics manufacturing partners, particularly in China
• Define and monitor quality metrics and acceptance criteria
• Conduct supplier reviews and support continuous improvement activities

Assembly Quality Assurance (On-Site)

• Support and oversee quality control processes within the Blackburn assembly operation
• Carry out inspections, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on production issues
• Work with engineering and production teams to improve build quality and processes

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Maintain quality standards, procedures, and documentation
• Support incoming inspection and supplier qualification processes
• Lead failure analysis and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA)

Data Analysis & Database Management:

• Ability to write and execute database queries (e.g., SQL)
• Experience analyzing and interpreting database data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Support data-driven decision-making through reporting and visualization of quality metrics

International Collaboration

• Travel to China 1–2 times per year to work directly with suppliers
• Build strong working relationships to ensure alignment on quality expectations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with power electronics (design, manufacturing, or testing)
• Good understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience in a quality or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, CAPA, or similar methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with overseas suppliers, ideally in China
• Knowledge of electronics production test methods
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality
• Clear communicator, both internally and with external partners
• Able to work across teams including engineering and operations
• Willingness to travel internationally

Working Conditions

• Full-time, in-office role based in Blackburn, Lancashire
• Occasional travel to China (1–2 trips per year)