Quality Control Technician

Momentive; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentive compensation

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

Momentive is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process materials and finished compounds to ensure compliance with customer quality specifications. The role supports investigations into trends, non-conformances and continuous improvement projects, while liaising across departments to resolve issues.

Responsibilities include sample preparation, testing, data recording, and contributing to KPI reporting and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include A level/Higher National or Degree level in a science discipline and 3–5 years’ QC/Testing experience in a materials/polymer testing environment.
• Preferred: ISO 9001 experience and familiarity with SAP/LIMS systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare custom compound samples for production testing or trend analysis.
• Conduct QC testing of custom compounds according to defined procedures and methods.
• Support investigations of abnormalities and non-conforming materials with root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Record QC test results accurately and maintain/ archive sample retains and batch documentation.
• Operate SOPs for the QC Laboratory and support training and SOP development.
• Contribute to customer complaint investigations and KPI reporting.
• Participate in Sustainability, Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

QC/Testing experience

SOP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Science discipline degree or equivalent

GCSEs in Maths/English/Science

Tools

SAP

Laboratory Information Management (LIMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Summary: The main responsibilities of this role include performing inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process materials and finished compounds to ensure they meet the required customer product quality specifications. In addition, the role involves supporting investigations into historical product trends, non-conformances, identify areas for improvement in quality control processes and assisting in continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparation of custom compound samples for production testing, investigations, or support of trend analysis.
• Quality Control testing of custom compounds to defined procedures & test methods.
• Support investigations, in case of abnormalities &/or non-conforming materials (i.e. Lab testing to determine root cause & corrective actions required).
• Liaise with all relevant departments when investigating non-conforming materials, or products to gain a successful resolution.
• Accurately record QC test results.
• Filing, maintaining & archiving of all QC sample retains, test data and batch documentation.
• Operate to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the QC Laboratory and support the upkeep of training requirements and creation of new SOPs.
• Support customer complaint investigations.
• Population of required KPIs / metrics.
• Involvement in Sustainability, Health & Safety projects.
• Involvement and implementation of Continuous Improvement Projects for the Laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A level/Higher National or Degree level in Science Discipline 5 GCSE Passes including Maths, English & Science and 3 to 5 years’ experience in QC/Testing in a materials/polymer testing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISO 9001 experience.
• SAP, Laboratory Information Management or similar system experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages including, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What We Offer:

• Base Pay Range: £21,300 - £31,200
• Compensation for this role will be competitive and aligned with market practices in the respective location.
• Actual pay is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, education, skills, and geographic location.
• Where applicable country-specific salary ranges will be communicated during the hiring process based on local pay transparency regulations.
• This role may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation.
• Any such incentives are governed by the terms of the Company’s applicable plans and are based on company performance and/or individual performance.
• At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs.
• Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential.
• Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact.
• Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.