Quality Technician

TipTopJob; Harlow; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastics technology is looking for a Quality Technician to uphold high quality standards. You will engage hands-on with cutting-edge equipment and drive improvements in quality culture. This role offers growth opportunities and a chance to work with major clients like Volkswagen and Aston Martin.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension contribution

Opportunity to work with top-tier clients

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Familiarity with injection-moulded components is desirable.
• Experience with PPAP processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure quality at every stage.
• Create and maintain quality documentation.
• Program and operate CMMs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Self-motivated

Solid experience in manufacturing

Quality inspection skills

GD and T knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Harlow, onsite

Circa GBP 35,000, pension, 25 days holiday

Drive Excellence. Deliver Precision. Make an Impact.

This business is a leader in plastics technology and tooling.

Are you an experienced Inspector ready to take the next step in your career? Join a trusted name in precision engineering and plastics manufacturing as a Quality Technician, where you'll play a vital role in upholding high standards for their clients, including Volkswagen, GlaxoSmithKline, Aston Martin, and Bentley.

Why this role?

You won't just be ticking boxes. You'll be hands-on with cutting-edge equipment, solving real-world problems, and helping shape a quality culture that runs through everything they do. This is your opportunity to grow into a key quality assurance professional in a business that values innovation, teamwork, and attention to detail.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out first-off, last-off, and sample inspections to ensure quality at every stage
• Creating and maintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentation
• Programming and operating CMMs
• Conducting MSA (Measurement System Analysis) studies
• Calibrating and maintaining metrology equipment
• Supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and driving corrective/preventive actions
• Helping to prepare SOPs and review product specifications
• Taking part in continuous improvement projects across the business
• Contributing wherever needed to support quality and business goals

What We're Looking For

• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Confident using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong GD and T knowledge and quality inspection skills
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Familiarity with injection-moulded components (desirable)
• Experience with PPAP processes (desirable)

What's In It For You

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension contribution
• An opportunity to work with top-tier clients and some of the most respected names in the industry

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.

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