Total 9 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in CT13 9FF

Job Description: We are seeking a experienced Quality Technician who will play a critical role in ensuring that materials, components, and finished products meet applicable standards and procedures. You will assist the inspection team and quality engineers throughout the assembly, inspection, and testing stages of manufacturing (before, in-process, and final). Additionally, you will focus on calibrating measuring equipment, supporting the first article inspection process, conducting internal audits, and solving practical problems to improve processes and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
2. Conduct product and process audits.
3. Support quality control activities such as part inspection, fault identification, and stock sorting.
4. Assist in new product introductions, including NPI gate reviews and managing NPI stock.
5. Facilitate continuous improvement (CI), new product introduction (NPI), and engineering change request (ECR) activities.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• NVQ/HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• ISO 9001 or AS9100 internal auditor certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of inspection experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use manual measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, calipers, gauges).
• Strong work ethic, effective time management, and good organisational skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Basic understanding of ISO standards (e.g., 9001 and/or AS9100).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Desirable: Experience in high value, low volume manufacturing settings and ability to complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

CVs in Word Format to s.visser@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
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Quality Technician

Type: Permanent

Location: Sandwich

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: Competitive DOE

Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday off
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 16:30

We are seeking a skilled Quality Technician to join a well- established manufacturing company based in Sandwich, Kent. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring production processes, identifying potential problems and malfunctions, and ensuring that all manufacturing and engineering processes meet validation requirements. The Quality Technician will play a key role in resolving quality issues through a structured process, completing inspection reports, and monitoring the calibration system to ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule.

Due to the nature of the work all candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance to SC level.

Key Responsibilities:

- Monitor production processes and identify potential problems and malfunctions

- Validate manufacturing and engineering processes, including on-the-job training

- Resolve quality issues through a structured process

- Complete inspection reports accurately and in a timely manner

- Monitor the calibration system and ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule

Requirements:

- Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience, with a strong background in QA

- Understanding of ISO standards

- HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline

- ISO9001 or AS9100 internal auditor qualification

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Strong communication and teamwork skills

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for quality assurance and manufacturing processes, we encourage you to apply for the Quality Technician position.

Quality Engineer

Location: Sandwich

Department: Quality Assurance

Job Type: Full-time - Permanent

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday off
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 16:30

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Engineer to join a Quality Assurance team for our well-established client who is commitment to excellence & a leading manufacturer in based in Sandwich, Kent.

You will be responsible for introducing new processes and procedures, determining quality standards, driving continuous improvements, and resolving problems. You'll also be required to collaborate with the wider team to embed lean methodologies which involves challenging processes, equipment, and people to improve capability, reliability, and performance all whilst keeping the design and manufacturing process as effective and cost-efficient as possible.

Other areas of focus for the role includes the creation of acceptance test procedures, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, developing quality control systems, maintaining the calibration system, conducting internal audits and determining corrective actions.

Due to the nature of the work all candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Monitor production processes and identify potential problems and malfunctions.

Participate in the validation of manufacturing and engineering processes including on the job training.

Resolve quality issues through the structured application of problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.

Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).

Monitor calibration system & ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule.

Support prototype, sample and controlled product change builds through pre-production and production cells.

Complete internal product and system audits, perform any necessary duties as an internal auditor.

Support supplier quality engineer or inspection during busy periods or times of absence.

Qualifications and Skills:

HNC/HND in engineering discipline or equivalent work experience

ISO 9001 or AS9100 Internal auditor

Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality engineering or a similar role.

Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices.

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address quality issues in a timely manner.

Valid driving license.

Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Positive attitude and a strong focus on teamwork.

Our client offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated Quality Engineer with a passion for ensuring product quality and process efficiency, we would love to hear from you.

Quality Technician

Location: Sandwich

Department: Quality Assurance

Job Type: Full-time - Permanent

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday off
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 16:30

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Technician to join a Quality Assurance team for our well-established client who is commitment to excellence & a leading manufacturer in based in Sandwich, Kent.

As a quality technician you will be responsible for testing materials, components or finished products to ensure they conform to applicable standards & procedures. You will assist and support the inspection team and quality engineers through the assembly, inspection and testing across three stages of manufacturing (before, in-process and final)

Other areas of focus for the role include calibration of measuring equipment, supporting the first article Inspection process,

Due to the nature of the work all candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Investigate quality issues and identify route causes as well as contributing to the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Conduct product and process auditing.

Support quality control activities such as part inspection, fault identification and stock sorting.

Support the introduction of new products into organisation including NPI gate reviews and associated quality team actions.

Support the introduction, management and release of NPI stock including rejected items.

Facilitate Continuous improvement (CI), New product introduction (NPI) and Engineering Change Request (ECR) Activities.

Monitor calibration system & ensure equipment is continually calibrated to schedule.

Support supplier quality engineers during busy periods or times of absence.

Qualifications and Skills:

NVQ/HNC/HND in engineering discipline or equivalent work experience

ISO 9001 or AS9100 Internal auditor

Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality inspection.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use required equipment to confirm inaccuracies.

Ability to self-inspect parts using manual measuring equipment, mircometers, verniers, calipers, gauges etc

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address quality issues in a timely manner.

Valid driving license.

Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Positive attitude and a strong focus on teamwork.

Our client offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated Quality Technican with a passion for ensuring product quality and process efficiency, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for Service and Quality Manager to manage the new product introductions into the portfolio, ensuring that they meet the UK standards.

The role will also involve leading a small team of technicians to deliver a high quality repair & testing service on all products whilst enhancing productivity, monitoring compliance & standards and keeping quality control processes up to date.

With an electrical and electronic bias, you will have a strong background in compliance and quality control. Demonstrated management experience, with the ability to lead and motivate a team, with a focus of identifying and improving processes. Awareness of electronic safety standards and regulations, coupled with the attention to detail, technical analysis, data handling and reporting.

The person:

• Design, implement and manage repair and service processes.
• Experience in analysing data and inventory control on exchequer
• Proven team management experience
• Communication and collaboration skills at all levels.
• Ongoing awareness of regulations of business obligations
• Continuous learning, development and improvement attitude.
• Analytically minded with the attention to detail
• Ability to identify and report potential issues to Senior Management
• Practical approach to resolving any technical problems

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary plus bonus depending on experience discussed on application
• Monday - Friday days

If you are interested and looking for that new challenge, please email Mandy Potton.

Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01304 806902.
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Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

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Quality Control Analyst & Senior QC Analyst urgently required for our client in the Sandwich area.

These are exciting full-time permanent positions, 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 5pm, with an hour's lunch. Competitive salary of £27,000 per annum (£30,000 per annum for the senior role), plus a host of benefits, to include:

• 31 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays - increasing with length of service
• Auto enrolled pension scheme
• Healthcare, Death in Service, Private Medical insurance including dependants
• Annual bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Great working environment

* You must be committed to your role and have HPLC experience *

You will support the production and QA Departments in ensuring all aspects of the manufacture of products are performed in a controlled manner, meeting commitments to international regulatory bodies, as well as Good Manufacturing Practice. Ensure manufactured products are compliant and fit for purpose by performing physical and analytical testing and report accurate results. Duties to include:

• Being responsible for physical analytical testing.
• Follow internal methodologies.
• Adherence to GMP requirements.
• Accurately record microbiological results within data packages, as received.
• Execution of protocols.
• Ensure laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained and documented accurately.
• Ensure all equipment is suitable for use.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A relevant BSc degree, eg Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics, or equivalent.
• Be computer literate, with good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Experienced in QC testing of API, including HPLC and GC. Other wet chemistry techniques desirable.
• Good attention to detail, able to prioritise workload, positive and flexible approach.
• One to two years' experience in a similar role would be ideal, but not necessary.
• GMP experience would be desirable.

CVs in Word please.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. s.mcdermott@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Quality Control Manager required for our client in the Sandwich area.

This is an exciting full-time permanent position, 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 5pm, with an hour's lunch. Competitive salary from £45,000 per annum, dependent upon experience, plus a host of benefits to include:

• 31 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays - increasing with length of service
• Auto enrolled pension scheme
• Healthcare, Death in Service, Private Medical insurance including dependants
• Annual bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Great working environment

The ideal candidate will tick three main boxes - technical experience, managerial experience, and just as importantly be the right fit for the team and company. In regard to the latter, you will need to be adaptable, embrace the open communication style of our client, work as part of the team (which means you will spend time in the lab carrying out testing), have confidence and a level of humility, be dynamic, proactive, forward thinking and - once again - adaptable! This is because there can be sudden changes in process or structure, or a sudden request, which needs to be embraced and handled with positivity and a huge can-do attitude!

In addition, you must have HPLC experience, as this is a hands-on role, experience in FTIR, Karl Fischer, GC, and analytical testing. Please note, this is not an R&D role. You will also understand QMS and the regulations side of things. Part of your duties will be to organise the weekly testing schedule and you will liaise with the Technical Manager. Other duties will include: adherence to GMP requirements; verifying testing data; responsibility for key quality documentation; developing methods and SOPs; undertaking laboratory investigations; responsibility for QC equipment; coordination of analytical testing activities; developing validation protocols and reports; training of QC staff.

If you've had good number of years as a Senior Analyst or are already holding a QC Manager position, I'd love to hear from you.

CVs in Word please.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. s.mcdermott@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Quality Control Analyst urgently required for our client in the Sandwich area.

This is an exciting full-time permanent position, 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 5pm, with an hour's lunch. Competitive salary of £27,000 per annum, plus a host of benefits, to include:

• 31 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays - increasing with length of service
• Auto enrolled pension scheme
• Healthcare, Death in Service, Private Medical insurance including dependants
• Annual bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Great working environment

* You must be committed to your role and have HPLC experience *

You will support the production and QA Departments in ensuring all aspects of the manufacture of products are performed in a controlled manner, meeting commitments to international regulatory bodies, as well as Good Manufacturing Practice. Ensure manufactured products are compliant and fit for purpose by performing physical and analytical testing and report accurate results. Duties to include:

• Being responsible for physical analytical testing.
• Follow internal methodologies.
• Adherence to GMP requirements.
• Accurately record microbiological results within data packages, as received.
• Execution of protocols.
• Ensure laboratory housekeeping standards are maintained and documented accurately.
• Ensure all equipment is suitable for use.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A relevant BSc degree, eg Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Forensics, or equivalent.
• Be computer literate, with good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Experienced in QC testing of API, including HPLC and GC. Other wet chemistry techniques desirable.
• Good attention to detail, able to prioritise workload, positive and flexible approach.
• One to two years' experience in a similar role would be ideal, but not necessary.
• GMP experience would be desirable.

CVs in Word please.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. s.mcdermott@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Quality Assurance/Control

Location: Sandwich,Kent

Type: Temp to Perm

Hourly Rate: £10.42 increasing to £11.44 from April

Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to start a new career in the food industry?

Join our client, a leading company in the food industry based in Sandwich , as a Quality Assurance/Control team member and turn your dreams into reality! We are seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about ensuring product quality and exceeding industry standards.

As a Quality Assurance/Control team member, you will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment where attention to detail is key. Are you ready to be a part of a team that values excellence and strives for perfection in every product?

If you have a proven track record in quality assurance/control within the food industry and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you! Your expertise will play a crucial role in maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers.

Don't miss out on this dream job opportunity! Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the food industry. Your professional growth starts here! #DreamJob #QualityAssurance #FoodIndustryOpportunity