Quality Engineer

Escape Recruitment Services; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Quality Engineer in North Lanarkshire for a permanent and full-time position. This hands-on role requires a background in manufacturing or process engineering, focusing on quality strategy and compliance with ISO 9001. Offered benefits include competitive salary, generous annual leave, and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays

8% company pension contribution

Bupa private healthcare

Flexible start times

Half-day Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in manufacturing/process engineering, followed by experience in quality.
• Skilled in analytical problem solving, with the confidence to influence outcomes.
• AS9100 experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Leading root cause investigations into product and process issues.
• Driving corrective and preventive actions that reduce the cost of poor quality.
• Managing audits and compliance to ISO 9001.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001 compliance

Education

Degree in an engineering or technical discipline

Tools

ISO 9001 Auditor certification

Job description

Quality Engineer

North Lanarkshire | Permanent, full-time, on-site | Half-day Friday

Salary: £45-55,000 (DOE)

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to pass UK security clearance (DV).

We're looking for a Quality Engineer to join a growing manufacturing site in North Lanarkshire. This is a hands-on role with real influence, combining problem solving with the opportunity to shape quality strategy in a site that has invested heavily in new equipment, automation, and advanced technologies.

We are particularly interested in candidates who began their career in manufacturing or process engineering before moving into quality. This technical grounding is key to success in the role and will be given priority in the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Leading root cause investigations into product and process issues
• Driving corrective and preventive actions that reduce the cost of poor quality
• Supporting continuous improvement projects across production and suppliers
• Managing audits and compliance to ISO 9001 (AS9100 experience beneficial)
• Acting as a technical contact for customers during reviews and audits

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in manufacturing/process engineering, followed by experience in quality
• Degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• Skilled in analytical problem solving, with the confidence to influence outcomes
• ISO 9001 Auditor certification (AS9100 experience a plus)

Why apply?

This is a senior role where your expertise will make a visible difference. You'll work on advanced products, with modern equipment, as part of a supportive team that values technical know-how and continuous improvement.

Benefits include

• £45,000-55,000 salary (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
• 8% company pension contribution (5% employee)
• Bupa private healthcare
• Flexible start times and half-day Fridays