Location: Huntingdon
Salary: £14ph
Contract Type: Ongoing
Shift Pattern: Day shift 07.30-16.00
About the role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Raw Materials Test Engineer to join our Quality and Materials Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, testing, and validating incoming raw materials to ensure they meet company specifications, regulatory standards, and performance requirements. Your work will support product quality, supplier compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials using approved test methods and procedures.
Verify that incoming materials meet technical specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Investigate material non-conformances
Work closely with Quality Assurance, R&D, Procurement, and Production teams to resolve material-related issues.
Maintain accurate test records, documentation, and technical reports.
Support supplier qualification and audit activities related to material quality.
Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and operated according to safety standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for materials testing and quality control processes.
Requirements
Experience in raw material testing, laboratory analysis, or quality engineering (preferred).
Familiarity with raw material tests - Melt Flow Index & Density, Tensile Testing, butt-fused joints and peel tests, Measuring pipe with micrometers and Pi Tapes, Impact Testing of pipes
Knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP, or industry-specific standards).
Experience with laboratory equipment, data analysis tools, and technical reporting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Experience with supplier quality management.
Knowledge of statistical analysis or quality tools (e.g., SPC, Six Sigma).
Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Shifts:
Monday – Friday DAYS
To Apply: If you feel you have the relevant experience then please apply online or submit your CV to (url removed), or if you wish to learn any more then please give me a call on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)
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Salary description
£14.00 - £14.00 per hour