QHSE Engineer

Rising Talent Recruitment Ltd; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Talent Recruitment Ltd in Glenrothes, Scotland, seeks an experienced QHSE Specialist to strengthen the quality function and support environmental and safety management systems in a global electronics manufacturing environment.

You will maintain and improve Quality Management Systems, support audits, drive root cause analysis, and apply tools like SPC, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, and Gage R&R while collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Specialist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 16949.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Proficiency with SPC, FMEA, PPAP, MSA and Gage R&R.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and continually improving Quality Management Systems.
• Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Leading and supporting root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Applying quality tools and techniques, including SPC, FMEA, PPAP, MSA and Gage R&R.
• Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Contributing to environmental management activities and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, standards and overall business performance.

Skills

Quality Engineer

Quality Specialist

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Education

HND or equivalent qualification

Tools

SPC

FMEA

PPAP

MSA

Gage R&R

Job description

Looking for your next opportunity in Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental?

We’re working with a well-established global electronics manufacturing business in Glenrothes that is looking to appoint an experienced QHSE Specialist to strengthen its quality function and support its environmental and safety management systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing environment where quality is taken seriously, continuous improvement is encouraged, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the business.

The Role

Working closely with manufacturing, engineering and customer-facing teams, you'll take responsibility for maintaining and improving quality standards, ensuring products and processes consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

You’ll also play an important role in supporting environmental and safety management systems, helping drive improvements and embed best practice throughout the operation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and continually improving Quality Management Systems.
• Supporting internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Leading and supporting root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Applying quality tools and techniques, including SPC, FMEA, PPAP, MSA and Gage R&R.
• Working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Contributing to environmental management activities and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, standards and overall business performance.

What We're Looking For:

We're keen to speak with quality professionals who have experience working within a manufacturing environment and can demonstrate a practical approach to quality management and continuous improvement.

Ideally, you'll have:

• HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in a Quality Engineer, Quality Specialist or similar position.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 16949.
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience with quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, PPAP, MSA and Gage R&R.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• The ability to influence and work collaboratively with different departments.
• Good IT skills and the ability to manage changing priorities.

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience participating in or leading environmental audits.
• Involvement in environmental improvement initiatives.
• Experience within electronics, semiconductor, photomask or other high-technology manufacturing environments.
• Lean or Six Sigma knowledge and experience.
• Experience developing and improving integrated management systems.

What's on Offer?

You’ll be joining an established international manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation in the electronics industry.

There is a structured training programme available, along with opportunities to develop your skills, take ownership of improvements and become a valued part of the team