Quality Engineer (Materials Testing / Laboratory)

Quality Engineer (Materials Testing / Laboratory) £35,000 - £40,000 + Training + Progression + Bonus + Pension + Company Benefits Clacton-on-Sea, Essex Are you a Quality Technician, Laboratory Technician, or Materials Testing professional looking to join a UK-leading manufacturer supplying precision-engineered polymer components to the aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced engineering sectors worldwide? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected manufacturer at the forefront of precision polymer machining, where you'll play a key role in ensuring product quality through laboratory testing, inspection, and continuous improvement activities. In this role, you'll manage and operate the materials testing laboratory, carrying out a range of mechanical and material tests on raw materials, work-in-progress components, and finished products. The ideal candidate will have experience within a laboratory, quality, materials testing, or manufacturing environment, with an interest in materials science, polymers, or engineering products. The Role: • Operating and managing the Materials Testing Laboratory • Conducting tensile, hardness, density, elongation, and DSC testing • Preparing test specimens and operating laboratory equipment • Managing calibration schedules and laboratory records • Assisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects The Person: • Experience within Quality, Laboratory Testing, Materials Testing, or Manufacturing Quality • Background in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field beneficial If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Quality Technician, Laboratory Technician, Materials Testing, Polymer Testing, Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Manufacturing Quality, Aerospace, Engineering, Laboratory Analyst, DSC Testing, Tensile Testing, Quality Control, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex Jobs, Laboratory Jobs, Quality Jobs Reference Number: BBBH25948a We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.