Hybrid Quality Engineer: Audits, Supplier QA & Compliance

First Recruitment Group; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to provide QA and QC across a major infrastructure programme in a highly regulated environment. You will work with project teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are met and delivered right-first-time.

The role combines site-based and remote working, demanding strong auditing, supplier assurance, and quality engineering skills, with ISO 9001:2015 knowledge and experience in high-integrity sectors such as

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quality Engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Aerospace or Pharmaceutical.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA and QC support to project teams to meet quality requirements.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Flow-down client quality requirements through the supply chain.
• Promote continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.
• Assist in developing quality procedures, processes and plans.
• Review tender, contract, inspection and quality documents for compliance.
• Plan and support site inspections and supplier surveillance.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits and quality health checks.
• Monitor quality performance against KPIs and quality objectives.
• Verify product and service compliance through inspections.
• Support management of quality risks, non-conformances and defect notifications.
• Conduct quality investigations and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate review and acceptance of lifetime quality records and final packs.
• Liaise with third-party quality representatives and regulatory stakeholders.

Skills

Quality management

Auditing

Supplier assurance

Documentation

Education

HNC Level 4 in Engineering

SC Clearance

Recognised Quality Auditor qualification (Lead/Internal Auditor)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to provide QA and QC across a major infrastructure programme in a highly regulated environment. You will work with project teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are met and delivered right-first-time.

The role combines site-based and remote working, demanding strong auditing, supplier assurance, and quality engineering skills, with ISO 9001:2015 knowledge and experience in high-integrity sectors such as