Quality Technician (Plastics)

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.