Quality Engineer

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Structured professional development

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Quality Engineer in Coatbridge to drive quality across CNC machining operations and progress toward a Quality Manager role.

The role is permanent and full-time with a competitive £45k–£50k salary, regular hours, and clear progression within a UK precision engineering group.

You will perform first-off and final inspections, work with CMM systems, and support NCRs and corrective actions while maintaining ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Inspector in precision engineering.
• Experience with exotic alloys and tight tolerances.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with precision inspection equipment (micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, CMM).

Responsibilities

• Driving quality standards across the shop floor to meet specs and ISO standards.
• Conducting first-off, stage, and final inspections on complex parts using CMM and manual tools.
• Managing NCRs, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintaining material traceability, MTRs, and certification packages for high-integrity sectors.
• Liaising with machinists, inspectors, auditors, and project managers to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality engineer

CMM inspection

GD&T reading

Inspection tooling

Tools

CMM systems

CAD models

Job description

Quality Engineer - Progression to Quality Manager

Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Location: Coatbridge, Lanarkshire

Hours: Monday to Thursday (8am until 4:45pm) & Friday (8am until 2pm)

Salary: £45k to £50k per year (Dependent on experiene)

About the Role

Operating out of top-tier facilities in Coatbridge, the company has been delivering high-end turnkey engineering and precision machining solutions for nearly 30 years. Supplying mission-critical, tight-tolerance components to demanding global industries—including Oil & Gas, Defence, Nuclear, and Power Generation—we pride ourselves on engineering excellence, heavy investment in our plant list, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

Due to continued growth and new project wins, we are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our dedicated QA/QC team at our Coatbridge facility.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Driving quality standards across the shop floor, ensuring all manufactured components meet strict customer specs and ISO quality standards.
• Conducting first-off, stage, and final inspections on complex precision-machined parts using manual measuring equipment and CMM systems.
• Managing non-conformance reports (NCRs), root-cause analysis (8D / 5-Why / Fishbone), and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Maintaining complete material traceability, material test reports (MTRs), and standard certification packages for high-integrity sectors (Oil & Gas / Defence).
• Liaising directly with shop-floor machinists, client inspectors, third-party audit teams, and project managers to resolve quality issues efficiently.
• Assisting with the maintenance and internal auditing of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Inspector within a precision engineering / CNC machining environment.
• Strong background working with exotic alloys (Inconel, Duplex, Super Duplex) and tight-tolerance components.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T specifications.
• Practical hands-on experience using precision inspection equipment (micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, CMM).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and structured root-cause problem-solving techniques.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and an uncompromising eye for detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Top-market rate/salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• Overtime Available: Regular opportunities paid at enhanced rates.
• Modern Workshop & Lab: Clean, fully equipped quality inspection facilities and modern testing tools.
• Career Growth: Stability and long-term progression within a rapidly expanding UK precision engineering group.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Company pension scheme, free on-site parking, and structured professional development.