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Quality Control Engineer

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Quality Control Engineer

Location: Sittingbourne
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Quality Control Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business within the construction sector. Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all products, materials, and processes meet company and regulatory standards across quality, health & safety, and environmental requirements.

This role also involves supporting the day-to-day management of the QC team, including technicians and inspectors, ensuring all testing and inspection activities are completed accurately and logged correctly.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out technical validation of products, raw materials, and components
Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Deputise for the Quality Control Manager when required
Analyse data to identify trends, issues, and improvements
Create and maintain inspection procedures and testing documentation
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
Ensure all testing equipment is maintained and calibrated
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the quality lab (5S)
Manage workload, performance, and task allocation within the QC team
Ensure incidents and non-conformances are reported correctly
About You

Minimum 2 years' experience within a quality role in manufacturing or a laboratory environment
Strong understanding of inspection, testing, and quality control methodologies
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
High attention to detail with strong communication and reporting skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
IT literate
Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience with CMM measurement
Knowledge of Six Sigma and 5S methodologies
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and industry standards
What's on Offer

Weekly pay
Christmas bonus (subject to company performance)
Training and development opportunities
Company pension
Share Incentive Plan (SIP) - opportunity to become a shareholder
Benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, and financial discounts
If you're looking for a hands-on quality role with scope to grow and take on more responsibility, this could be a strong opportunity to develop your career.

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