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

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Collaborate closely with teams across engineering, production, procurement, and project delivery to embed quality at every stage.

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Support the development of quality strategies, inspection and test protocols, and assurance plans tailored to specific projects.

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Conduct audits internally and across the supply chain to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and client requirements.

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Investigate and resolve quality issues using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methods.

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Oversee and verify quality documentation, including inspection reports, certifications, and improvement actions.

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Attend product inspections and test events, both on-site and occasionally at vendor or customer locations.

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Work proactively with stakeholders to capture lessons learned and drive performance improvements.

What You Bring

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A solid foundation in quality and engineering, supported by a technical qualification, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience.

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Strong knowledge of quality systems, particularly ISO 9001, with experience leading or supporting formal audits.

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Ability to interpret engineering drawings (mechanical and/or electrical).

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Comfortable using MS Office tools, and ideally experienced with ERP/MRP or quality management software

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Awareness of documentation and certification practices in regulated environments

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A methodical approach, confident communication style, and the ability to manage tasks independently and on time.

Who You Are

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Naturally inquisitive with a strong focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.

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Experience of working within the defence sector

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Professional, self-motivated, and comfortable in both collaborative and autonomous roles.

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Committed to upholding high safety and quality standards — even under pressure.

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Able to work across departments and build strong working relationships.

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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