Quality Engineer
Prime Appointments • Rowhedge, Essex • Posted July 09, 2026
About the Role
Quality Engineer | Colchester area | up to £35,000 | 4 day week
An established and highly regarded manufacturing business is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional with a background in material testing, laboratory operations or manufacturing quality to play a key role in ensuring product compliance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and operating the Material Testing Laboratory, carrying out a range of testing activities on raw materials, work-in-progress products and finished goods. You will support manufacturing operations through effective inspection, testing, data analysis and problem-solving activities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operation of the Material Testing Laboratory
Conduct tensile strength, elongation, hardness, density and DSC testing
Prepare test specimens using labora...
An established and highly regarded manufacturing business is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional with a background in material testing, laboratory operations or manufacturing quality to play a key role in ensuring product compliance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and operating the Material Testing Laboratory, carrying out a range of testing activities on raw materials, work-in-progress products and finished goods. You will support manufacturing operations through effective inspection, testing, data analysis and problem-solving activities.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operation of the Material Testing Laboratory
Conduct tensile strength, elongation, hardness, density and DSC testing
Prepare test specimens using labora...