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Quality and Production Technician (Rubber Moulding / OEM)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Southampton Full-time GBP 35,000 – 40,000
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Quality and Production Technician (Rubber Moulding / OEM)

£35,000 - £40,000 + Extensive Training + Progression + Bonus Scheme + Company Benefits

Southampton

Are you a mechanically minded engineer with a qualification in Mechanical, Quality, or Production Engineering, looking for a varied, hands-on role offering excellent training and long-term development within a highly bespoke manufacturing environment?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer, who specialise in rubber sealing and moulding solutions. Working across a wide range of industries, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex, customer-specific products. Very soon the company is relocating to a brand new, purpose-built facility in Totton.

Your role will focus around supporting the Product Development Manager, whilst ensuring quality across manufacturing. This will involve product development initiatives, process improvements, tool testing and high-level inspection. Furthermore, you will help provide maintenance and mechanical assistance where required.

This role would suit a mechanically minded engineer with a qualification in Mechanical, Quality, or Production Engineering, looking to develop a broad skillset within a growing and technically diverse manufacturing business.

The Role

  • Support New Product Introduction and product development projects

  • Perform advanced inspection activities

  • troubleshooting, maintenance, and process improvements where required

  • Monday to Thursday, 8 - 5, Friday, 8 - 3

The Person
  • Good Mechanical Knowledge

  • Qualification in relevant field

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH25747

Keywords: Manufacturer, OEM, Rubber Moulding, Rubber Sealing, Mechanical, Quality, Production, Engineering, CMM, ISIR, FAIR, Training, Bespoke, Southampton, Totton

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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