Quality Control Assistant

Reed; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave plus bank HOLIDAY

Company pension scheme

Healthcare plan after probation

Job summary

Reed is seeking a detailed Quality Control Assistant to join their growing manufacturing team. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining product quality, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with internal quality standards.

You will conduct quality inspections, book in incoming parts, perform pre-production checks against BOMs, maintain quality records, investigate returned products, and support the Quality Manager in daily QA duties.

Qualifications

• Quality control experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections throughout the production process.
• Inspect and book in incoming parts and deliveries.
• Carry out pre-production checks against Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Perform regular stock accuracy checks.
• Maintain quality records, including non-conformance reporting and performance tracking.
• Investigate returned products and support corrective actions.
• Work closely with internal teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality concerns and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the Quality Manager with day-to-day quality assurance duties.

Skills

Quality control experience

Attention to detail

Process improvements

Communication skills

MS Office & quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Quality Control Assistant

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Assistant to join their growing manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining product quality, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections throughout the production process.
• Inspect and book in incoming parts and deliveries.
• Carry out pre-production checks against Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Perform regular stock accuracy checks.
• Maintain quality records, including non-conformance reporting and performance tracking.
• Investigate returned products and support corrective actions.
• Work closely with internal teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding quality concerns and continuous improvement activities.
• Support the Quality Manager with day-to-day quality assurance duties.

Skills & Experience

• Previous quality control experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and quality management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

Desirable

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Technical product knowledge (training provided).

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare plan available following successful completion of probation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional looking to join a growing business where they can make a real impact on product quality and continuous improvement.