Quality Control & Production Technician in Newtownabbey

Location: Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland

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

About Nomadic Watches

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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control

• 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

Inbound Quality & Parts Control

• 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

Production Kitting

• 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

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Methodical, organised and consistent approach
• Comfortable making objective pass/fail decisions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear feedback
• Comfortable handling small, high-value components
• Ability to follow structured processes and quality standards
• Reliable and able to maintain concentration during detailed work

Desirable

• Experience within 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.

Key Behaviours

• Observant: Notices small details and inconsistencies others may miss
• Objective: Makes decisions against the agreed quality standard
• Organised: Maintains control of components, production kits and records
• Confident: Comfortable identifying and communicating work that does not meet standard
• Accountable: Takes ownership of quality and component control
• Team player: Works collaboratively while maintaining the independence of QC

Performance & Output Expectations

• Maintain consistent application of Nomadic’s quality standards
• Prevent sub-standard components from entering production or finished watches reaching the market
• Ensure all incoming goods are accurately received, inspected, stored and controlled
• Prepare accurate production kits in line with the production schedule
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and component traceability
• Provide timely and informative feedback on quality issues
• Support improvements in First Pass Yield and overall workshop performance

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a growing independent watch brand
• Full training on Nomadic products, quality standards and inspection processes
• Opportunity to develop specialist skills across quality and production
• Career progression as our manufacturing capability grows
• Be part of putting Belfast on the global watchmaking map

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re highly observant, organised, take pride in getting the details right and want to join a rapidly emerging home-grown brand, then come join the tribe and make your mark on the watch world.

We offer a competitive salary, free coffee and the opportunity to work as part of a high-performance team passionate about our mission to put Belfast on the watchmaking map.

Send CVs to along with a short email telling us why you’re excited about the role.

Join us in shaping the future of watchmaking in Northern Ireland.