Quality Inspector

Quality Technician

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: Circa £35k per annum

Benefits:25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany PensionFree onsite parkingFree tea/coffeePPE provided
Company Profile
With over 50 years of specialist expertise in plastics technology and tooling, this established manufacturer delivers high-quality turnkey solutions across tooling, plastic components, and precision assemblies. Serving a diverse client base—from niche startups to large multinational organisations—the company has built a strong reputation for technical capability, responsiveness, and consistent quality.

Today, the business continues to invest in modern equipment, quality systems, and employee development to maintain its competitive edge and meet the evolving demands of its industry. Looking ahead, it aims to further expand its service offering, enhance internal processes through lean initiatives, and develop new partnerships in both established and emerging markets.

Team members enjoy a friendly and supportive environment where innovation, quality, and collaboration are genuinely valued. The leadership team is hands-on and approachable, fostering a workplace culture that encourages ownership, continuous improvement, and open communication. Whether you’re developing your career or looking to apply your skills in a dynamic setting, this company offers a stable and rewarding place to grow.

Job Profile
As the successful Quality Technician, you will be working alongside a friendly team of 5 others in the Quality Department, responsible for quality inspections, CMM programming and operating, and supporting quality documentation and improvement activities to ensure high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

You will come from a manufacturing quality background, with strong experience in inspection, metrology, and CMM operation and programming (Mitutoyo or Nikon preferred). You will be proactive, detail-oriented, and keen to support continuous improvement in a precision-focused environment.
Quality Technician
You will come from either an Injection Moulding (preferred) or Precision Engineering background and will be accurately measuring parts and components, as well as keeping accurate records and documentation.

Duties:Conduct first-offs, last-offs and sample inspectionsMaintain accurate inspection records and quality documentationCMM programming and operation (Mitutoyo and Nikon preferred; others considered)Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studiesCalibration of all metrology equipmentSupport Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actionsAssist in preparing QC SOPs and reviewing product specificationsSupport continuous improvement initiatives
 Skills & Attributes:Excellent attention to detail and communication skillsIndependent and self-motivatedProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointKnowledge of GD&TExperience in quality inspections and analysis of resultsExperience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with injection moulded components (desirable)PPAP experience (desirable)
Education / Certificates:Completed Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Hours of Work:37.5hrs per weekMonday to Thursday, 7/8am to 3:30/4:30pmFriday early finish


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