MQ Technician II

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Quality & Reliability Technician to join our Quality Control team, supporting Harnessing and/or Ruggedised Fibre Optic (RFO) operations. The role involves both independent & team-based working to ensure robust inspection, testing, & controlled release of customer products. This roles requires the person to work in Swing Shifts Job Requirements Follow EH&S policies & maintain safe working practices • Follow Standard Operating Procedures, able to interpret & work to technical documentation (including drawings, specifications and test reports) • Record inspection & test results accurately, maintaining controlled documentation • Ensure equipment calibration checks are completed prior to use • Visual inspection of fibre optic connectors/end faces (including use of microscope-based inspection) • Use of optical test equipment - light source & power meter testing ref continuity, insertion loss (IL) & return loss (RL) testing (including ATE when applicable). • Inspection to IEC / MIL / aerospace fibre standards (where applicable) • Verification of environmental sealing (IP ratings, ruggedisation requirements where applicable) • Mechanical inspection of connectors, backshells, strain reliefs • Pack products in accordance with quality & handling standards • Complete FAIRs & verify Certificates of Conformance with full traceability (paper & digital records) • Raise non-conformances (NCRs), recording design/operator errors, support RCCA/8D activities • Liaise with engineering, production & quality teams to resolve issues • Contribute to scrap reduction & quality improvement initiatives (including MRB) • Use SAP & digital systems for traceability, data entry & quality records where required. • Support deviations, concessions & internal/external audit activities • Apply 5S & TEOA principles to maintain high standards, supporting Lean/Kaizen continuous improvement activities • Participate in handovers & team meetings, providing updates and feedback • Manage workload & priorities based on production requirements • Provide short term Quality Team cover during planned & unplanned absence for key activities. • Support training & knowledge sharing activities • Carry out other reasonable request by a member of the management team. What your background should look like • Must be able to achieve BPSS Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance. We can initiate this process for you prior to your start date if you do not already hold it. • Candidates must possess at least two years of experience within a manufacturing and/or Quality Control setting, ideally in a test / laboratory environment • High attention to detail with excellent numeracy, verbal & written communication skills • Strong PC skills with aptitude to learn new systems & Laboratory equipment • Organised with high degree of motivation & self-initiative, managing multiple tasks & can adapt to changing priorities, accomplishing them in a timely manner • Strong team spirit, with ability to work well with internal & external customers, & with other cultures • Be able to demonstrate behaviours in line with TE Values & Ethical Conduct Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork