Quality Control Engineer

Title: Quality Control Engineer

Location – Sittingbourne, Kent

Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 depending on experience

The Quality Control Engineer role

A growing manufacturing business in Sittingbourne, Kent is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support its Quality Control team.

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will help ensure that all products, raw materials and components meet the required quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This is a hands-on quality role

Key responsibilities for this Quality Control Engineer Job

• Perform technical validation of products, raw materials including reading technical drawings
• Analyse data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Create and maintain testing sheets and SOPs for inspections
• Support root-cause investigations using problem-solving tools
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in the Quality lab
• Ensure all measuring and testing equipment is calibrated and maintained
• Report all incidents or accidents through the correct channels

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a quality team within manufacturing or a testing laboratory
• Understanding of inspection, testing, and quality control methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and reporting skills
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team under pressure
• IT literate and comfortable using quality and testing software

Desirable experience

• CMM measurement experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles
• 5S continuous improvement experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards such as BSI

What’s on offer

• Salary £33,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Bonus (subject to company performance)
• Training and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, and money-saving opportunities

Ready to Apply for this Quality Control Engineer Role

This is a permanent full-time position based in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full company details will be shared on application or during an initial, discreet conversation with Senex Recruitment.

To discuss this role in confidence or apply, contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment by calling 01424 211872, or apply via the Senex Recruitment website.

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