Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Glasgow region Full-Time, Permanent Are you a detail-driven quality professional with a passion for engineering? We're looking for a Quality Engineer to support an innovative manufacturing site in the Glasgow region, contributing to high-integrity projects in the defence and commercial sectors. You'll be part of a dedicated team ensuring that every process, product, and partnership meets exacting technical, regulatory, and customer standards. This is a role that blends operational insight with technical oversight — and where your input directly impacts real-world performance and safety. Key Responsibilities * Collaborate closely with teams across engineering, production, procurement, and project delivery to embed quality at every stage. * Support the development of quality strategies, inspection and test protocols, and assurance plans tailored to specific projects. * Conduct audits internally and across the supply chain to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and client requirements. * Investigate and resolve quality issues using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methods. * Oversee and verify quality documentation, including inspection reports, certifications, and improvement actions. * Attend product inspections and test events, both on-site and occasionally at vendor or customer locations. * Work proactively with stakeholders to capture lessons learned and drive performance improvements. What You Bring * A solid foundation in quality and engineering, supported by a technical qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience. * Strong knowledge of quality systems, particularly ISO 9001, with experience leading or supporting formal audits. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings (mechanical and/or electrical). * Comfortable using MS Office tools, and ideally experienced with ERP/MRP or quality management software * Awareness of documentation and certification practices in regulated environments * A methodical approach, confident communication style, and the ability to manage tasks independently and on time. Who You Are * Naturally inquisitive with a strong focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement. * Experience of working within the defence sector * Professional, self-motivated, and comfortable in both collaborative and autonomous roles. * Committed to upholding high safety and quality standards — even under pressure. * Able to work across departments and build strong working relationships. * UK citizen, eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) due to the nature of certain contracts. Why This Role? You'll join a forward-thinking team in a facility that produces technically complex, safety-critical systems. Every day, your work will contribute to operational excellence and end-user safety, with opportunities to grow your expertise and work alongside specialists in engineering and project delivery. Security Requirements: Applicants must be UK citizens due to project-related clearance obligations. If you're ready to take your quality career to the next level — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and play a central role in delivering precision engineering that truly makes a difference

Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, GB

Posted Date: 7/16/2025