Junior Quality Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer in Folkestone. This role offers training and progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a background in machining or manufacturing and be enthusiastic about building a quality-focused career. Responsibilities include supporting quality inspections, maintaining control processes, and liaising with suppliers and customers. The competitive salary ranges from £28,000 to £32,000, complemented by excellent company benefits.

Benefits

Training

Progression opportunities

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Background in machining, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
• Any experience with inspection tools or quality documentation is beneficial.
• Ability to commute to Folkestone.

Responsibilities

• Support quality inspections and measurement of components.
• Maintain quality control processes across manufacturing.
• Liaise with suppliers, production teams, and customers.

Skills

Engineering background

Experience with inspection tools

Quality documentation skills

Job description

Junior Quality Engineer

£28,000 - £32,000 + Training + Progression + Excellent Company Benefits

Folkestone (Commutable from: Dover, Ashford, Canterbury, Hythe, Deal, Romney Marsh, Maidstone)

Are you a junior engineer with a background in machining, manufacturing or industrial engineering? Are you looking to step into a Quality Engineer position with full training, long‑term stability, and opportunities to progress?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a fast‑growing engineering and injection moulding manufacturer supplying high‑spec components into automotive, aerospace, defence, electronics and other premium industries. This is an exciting time to join as the business continues to expand, offering clear development and long‑term career prospects.

This company operates a range of modern injection moulding machinery and offers multiple post‑moulding processes, placing quality and customer service at the heart of everything they do. They are now looking for a Junior Quality Engineer to support inspections, quality checks, documentation and customer submissions.

In this varied role, you will assist with measurement and inspection of components, support quality documentation, help manage tooling samples, and maintain quality control processes across manufacturing. You'll also liaise with suppliers, production teams and customers while being trained on industry standards and quality systems.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background‑ machining, manufacturing, toolmaking, injection moulding, or general production‑and be looking to build a quality‑focused career.

The Role

• Supporting quality inspections and measurement of components
• Helping maintain quality control processes across manufacturing
• Monday to Friday, stable role with training and progression

The Person

• Junior engineer from machining, manufacturing or industrial engineering
• Any experience with inspection tools or quality documentation is beneficial
• Commutable to Folkestone
• Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Durrant at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.