Production & Quality Assurance Engineer

Red Rooster Lifting; Oldmeldrum; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifting equipment firm in Scotland is seeking a motivated Production & Quality Assurance Engineer. You will support the production team and ensure the quality of lifting equipment through inspections and compliance checks. Ideal candidates have experience in a similar field, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive training. The role is on-site with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit related bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Additional holidays for long service

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production, quality or engineering role within the lifting equipment industry.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work well within a team and independently.
• Experience with powered lifting equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities and release of lifting equipment.
• Assist in resolving production issues related to design or materials.
• Carry out inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Identify non-conforming products and assist with corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Confident communicator

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Production & Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing team. This is a role focused on supporting the production team with the inspection, certification and quality assurance of lifting equipment.

The successful candidate will ideally have an understanding of lifting equipment and quality assurance processes. Experience with powered lifting equipment is highly desirable, although not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities and release of lifting equipment and associated components.
• Assist in resolving production issues related to the design, materials or manufacturing processes.
• Liaise with production teams to ensure build quality through out the process.
• Carry out inspections during and after production to ensure compliance with the specification.
• Support internal and external audits along with corrective action processes.
• Identify non-conforming products, assist with the root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work closely with internal teams including production, sales and inventory.
• Stay up to date with industry standards and regulations

About You

• Proven experience in a production, quality or engineering role within the lifting equipment or similar industry.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality and compliance.
• Experience with powered lifting equipment is preferred but not essential.
• Confident communicator with strong inter department communications.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and able to work well within a team and on your own.
• Computer literate with confidence in Microsoft office, Microsoft Teams and email.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional holidays for long service.
• Comprehensive product and technical training, including powered lifting equipment
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development

How to Apply

If you have a passion for quality and a background in lifting equipment, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to [e-mail]