Quality Control & Production Technician

Location: Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland

Experience: Experience in a quality, production or detail-focused environment desirable

Nomadic Watches is an independent watch brand on a mission to put Belfast on the watchmaking map, creating timepieces that connect people to their roots and their defining moments in life.

We are a fast-growing company with a global customer base, an award-winning team, and an immersive flagship store in the heart of Belfast. Through partnerships and collaborations including the Irish Football Association (IFA) and the North West 200
, the reach and complexity of our products continue to grow.

Joining Nomadic at this stage offers an opportunity to play a direct role in developing the quality and manufacturing standards behind a growing independent watch brand.

As Quality Control & Production Technician
, you will be responsible for the quality and physical flow of components through our workshop, from receiving and inspecting incoming parts, through storage and production kitting, to final inspection of completed watches.

Quality Control provides an independent and consistent standard across our watchmaking team, helping ensure every watch leaving our workshop represents the quality expected from Nomadic.

Previous watchmaking experience is not essential. Full training will be provided on our products, processes and quality standards.

• Conduct independent final cosmetic and functional inspection of completed watches
• Identify defects including scratches, marks, dust/FOD, alignment and assembly issues
• Conduct water resistance testing using approved procedures
• Approve watches for release or provide clear feedback to Watchmakers for rework
• Maintain accurate inspection and defect records
• Apply Nomadic's quality standards consistently and objectively

• Receive and process all incoming component and material deliveries
• Inspect components against approved specifications using AQL or 100% inspection depending on risk and criticality
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming components
• Own the organisation, storage and put-away of watch components and materials
• Maintain accurate stock locations, traceability and appropriate storage conditions
• Communicate supplier quality issues clearly to Supply Chain
• Prepare complete production kits in line with the Workshop production schedule
• Ensure correct components, quantities and specifications are issued
• Identify shortages or quality issues before they impact production
• Present components consistently to support efficient assembly
• Support stock counts and inventory accuracy

• Track key measures including First Pass Yield, QC rejects and supplier defects
• Identify recurring issues and support root cause investigations
• Work with the Senior Watchmaker and Workshop Manager to improve quality standards and processes
• Support visual defect standards and clear acceptance criteria
• Contribute to workshop organisation, cleanliness and 5S standards

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Methodical, organised and consistent approach
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear feedback
• Ability to follow structured processes and quality standards
• Reliable and able to maintain concentration during detailed work
• Experience with in quality, manufacturing, production, jewellery, electronics or another precision environment
• Experience with visual/cosmetic inspection or AQL
• Experience with stock control, goods receiving, kitting or material handling

Previous watchmaking experience or formal horology education is not required.

• Observant: Notices small details and inconsistencies others may miss
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