Quality Technician (Materials Testing / Laboratory)

Quality Technician (Materials Testing / Laboratory)£30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Progression + Bonus + Pension + Company BenefitsClacton-on-Sea, EssexAre you a Quality Technician, Laboratory Technician, or Materials Testing professional looking to join a UK-leading manufacturer supplying precision-engineered polymer components to the aerospace, defence, energy, and advanced engineering sectors worldwide?This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected manufacturer at the forefront of precision polymer machining, where you''ll play a key role in ensuring product quality through laboratory testing, inspection, and continuous improvement activities.In this role, you''ll manage and operate the materials testing laboratory, carrying out a range of mechanical and material tests on raw materials, work-in-progress components, and finished products. The ideal candidate will have experience within a laboratory, quality, materials testing, or manufacturing environment, with an interest in materials science, polymers, or engineering products.The Role:Operating and managing the Materials Testing LaboratoryConducting tensile, hardness, density, elongation, and DSC testingPreparing test specimens and operating laboratory equipmentManaging calibration schedules and laboratory recordsAssisting with root cause analysis and continuous improvement projectsThe Person:Experience within Quality, Laboratory Testing, Materials Testing, or Manufacturing QualityBackground in Materials ..... full job details .....