Lead Quality Engineer – Compliance & CI

Stat Home Repair; Kintore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

STATS is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead QA/QC activities across the UK & Europe, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and company requirements. You will supervise Quality Control and Welding Inspection personnel and drive continuous improvement from bid to delivery.

You will coordinate audits, manage MRBs and certification packages, and oversee supplier quality performance. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Leads quality assurance and control across regions and ensures compliance with customer, regulatory and company requirements.
• Oversees non-conformance investigations and supplier quality performance.
• Reviews MRBs, certification packs and material certification for compliance.
• Manages ITPs, quality plans and audits; supports NCR closure and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead QC inspectors and welding inspectors and develop KPIs aligned with business goals.
• Coordinate third-party inspectors, notified bodies and customer witness activities.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory assessments.
• Mentor staff involved in quality activities and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Quality management

Supplier management

Project engineering

Manufacturing processes

Documentation

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Engineering/quality professional registration

CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector desirable

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Office

Job description

STATS is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead QA/QC activities across the UK & Europe, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and company requirements. You will supervise Quality Control and Welding Inspection personnel and drive continuous improvement from bid to delivery.

You will coordinate audits, manage MRBs and certification packages, and oversee supplier quality performance. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.