via reed · 4 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Quality Control Engineer

Polytec Personnel Ltd
Great Chesterford Full-time GBP 50,000 – 55,000
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Location: near Saffron Walden (CB10)

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday

Salary: circa £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Job Reference: 36148

We are seeking a Quality Control Engineer for our client based near Saffron Walden, to support product quality across complex electronic assemblies. The role sits within a product development and manufacturing environment and plays a key part in inspection, configuration control and continuous improvement activities.

UK Security Clearance will be required for this role therefore foreign nationals will unfortunately not be eligible.

Responsibilities:

  • Incoming inspection of components to ensure compliance, correct issue status and full traceability

  • In process and final inspection of electronic assemblies and supporting documentation

  • Monitoring adherence to manufacturing and quality procedures, identifying and addressing deviations

  • Configuration control checks to ensure correct parts and approved builds are used

  • Managing non-conformances, concessions and returns including documentation and rework control

  • Supporting stock control to ensure materials are correctly allocated to builds

  • Contributing to ongoing improvement of quality and manufacturing processes
Requirements:
  • Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally with complex electronic assemblies

  • Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001) and controlled build environments

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach

  • Able to interpret technical documentation and quality procedures with minimal supervision

  • Good problem-solving skills and confidence supporting root cause analysis

  • Proactive, flexible, and comfortable managing multiple tasks

  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

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