Quality Control Engineer
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sittingbourne, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Senex Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SEN9852 |
Summary
Location – Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
A growing manufacturing business in Sittingbourne, Kent is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support its Quality Control team.
Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will help ensure that all products, raw materials and components meet the required quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This is a hands-on quality role with additional responsibility for supervising QC Technicians and Inspectors, maintaining testing records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The Quality Control Engineer role
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of quality processes in a manufacturing environment. You will act as deputy to the QC Manager when needed and work closely with the QC team to ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
You will also contribute to data analysis, root-cause investigations, and process improvements, ensuring that all testing and inspections are properly logged and maintained.
Key responsibilities for this Quality Control Engineer Job
Perform technical validation of products, raw materials including reading technical drawings
Act as deputy for the QC Manager when required
Analyse data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
Create and maintain testing sheets and SOPs for inspections
Support root-cause investigations using problem-solving tools
Maintain and improve housekeeping in the Quality lab
Ensure all measuring and testing equipment is calibrated and maintained
Report all incidents or accidents through the correct channels
What we’re looking for
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a quality team within manufacturing or a testing laboratory
Understanding of inspection, testing, and quality control methodologies
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and reporting skills
Capable of working independently or as part of a team under pressure
IT literate and comfortable using quality and testing software
Desirable experience
CMM measurement experience
Knowledge of Six Sigma principles
5S continuous improvement experience
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards such as BSI
What’s on offer
Salary £33,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
Weekly pay
Bonus (subject to company performance)
Training and career development opportunities
Company pension
Benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, and money-saving opportunities
Ready to Apply for this Quality Control Engineer Role
This is a permanent full-time position based in Sittingbourne, Kent.
Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full company details will be shared on application or during an initial, discreet conversation with Senex Recruitment.
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
A growing manufacturing business in Sittingbourne, Kent is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to support its Quality Control team.
Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will help ensure that all products, raw materials and components meet the required quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This is a hands-on quality role with additional responsibility for supervising QC Technicians and Inspectors, maintaining testing records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The Quality Control Engineer role
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of quality processes in a manufacturing environment. You will act as deputy to the QC Manager when needed and work closely with the QC team to ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
You will also contribute to data analysis, root-cause investigations, and process improvements, ensuring that all testing and inspections are properly logged and maintained.
Key responsibilities for this Quality Control Engineer Job
Perform technical validation of products, raw materials including reading technical drawings
Act as deputy for the QC Manager when required
Analyse data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
Create and maintain testing sheets and SOPs for inspections
Support root-cause investigations using problem-solving tools
Maintain and improve housekeeping in the Quality lab
Ensure all measuring and testing equipment is calibrated and maintained
Report all incidents or accidents through the correct channels
What we’re looking for
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a quality team within manufacturing or a testing laboratory
Understanding of inspection, testing, and quality control methodologies
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Excellent attention to detail, communication, and reporting skills
Capable of working independently or as part of a team under pressure
IT literate and comfortable using quality and testing software
Desirable experience
CMM measurement experience
Knowledge of Six Sigma principles
5S continuous improvement experience
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards such as BSI
What’s on offer
Salary £33,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
Weekly pay
Bonus (subject to company performance)
Training and career development opportunities
Company pension
Benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, and money-saving opportunities
Ready to Apply for this Quality Control Engineer Role
This is a permanent full-time position based in Sittingbourne, Kent.
Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full company details will be shared on application or during an initial, discreet conversation with Senex Recruitment.