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Quality Technician; Plastics Jobs in Rye, UK at Reed
Position: Quality Technician (Plastics)
Location: Rye
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Engineer – Material Testing to manage a Material Testing Laboratory. This is a key role responsible for ensuring raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods meet internal specifications, customer requirements, and relevant industry standards. You’ll play a pivotal part in maintaining quality excellence, supporting manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day operations of the Material Testing Laboratory Perform material testing including:
Tensile strength and elongation Hardness and density Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Prepare test samples using lathes and laboratory equipment Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including tensiometers and DSC systems Conduct goods-inwards inspection and raw material verification Carry out first-off inspections and production testing Manage calibration of laboratory equipment and gauges Support quality activities including SPC, MSA, and capability studies Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone methodologies Maintain accurate laboratory records, reports, and traceability documentation About You Qualifications & Experience Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in:
Materials Science Polymer Science Chemistry Manufacturing Engineering or related field Minimum 3 years’ experience in:
Material Testing Laboratory or Quality Engineering environments
Experience with polymers or fluoropolymers (desirable) Familiarity with ISO 17025 (advantageous) Technical Skills Strong knowledge of polymer material properties
Experience with :
Tensile and elongation testing DSC analysis and interpretation Density, specific gravity, and hardness testing Skilled in test specimen preparation using lab equipment Hands-on experience with:
Tensiometers / Universal Testing Machines DSC and hardness testing equipment
Experience with :
Goods-inwards and production testing SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R, and capability studies Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications Proficient in Microsoft Excel and quality data analysis Salary is negotiable dependent on experience and skills.
Title: Quality Technician; Plastics
Company: Reed
Location: Rye, UK
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