Quality Engineer

Peak Scientific; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak International Group in Inchinnan, Renfrew, seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to join our global Quality team. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain and improve product and process quality across manufacturing and supplier networks, ensuring our standards are consistently met.

The role involves leading investigations into quality concerns, performing root cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions, supporting supplier audits and

Qualifications

• Supplier management experience with the ability to influence and improve supplier performance.
• Experience in quality investigations and driving corrective actions.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading supplier audits and development.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality performance and drive improvement initiatives across the supply base.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across functions.
• Lead investigations into quality concerns, non-conformances, and supplier-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Analyse quality data and identify trends to improve products, processes, and supplier performance.
• Support New Product Introductions through First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.

Skills

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Management

Root Cause Analysis

Investigations

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

HNC in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Peak International Group HQ- Inchinnan, Renfrew

Due to internal promotion, Peak International Group are seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Engineer to join our growing Quality team at our global headquarters in Inchinnan, Renfrew.

This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys working closely with suppliers and stakeholders, leading investigations, solving complex problems, and driving continuous improvement across a global manufacturing business. The role will support both manufacturing and supplier operations, ensuring products consistently meet the high standards our customers expect.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving product and process quality across our manufacturing and supplier network. Working collaboratively across Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design Engineering.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing supplier quality performance and driving improvement initiatives across the supply base.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and Operations.
• Leading investigations into quality concerns, non-conformances, and supplier-related issues.
• Conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Supporting supplier audits and supplier development activities.
• Analysing quality data and identifying trends to improve products, processes, and supplier performance.
• Supporting new product introductions through First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing quality systems and procedures.

We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Supplier Management Experience with the ability to influence and improve supplier performance.
• Minimum requirement - HNC in Engineering or an engineering related field, Desirable - Bachelors Degree in Engineering or engineering related field
• Experience within a Quality Engineering role in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Stakeholder Management Skills, building effective working relationships across multiple functions and external partners.
• Investigation Skills, with experience identifying, analysing, and resolving quality issues.
• Root Cause Analysis Expertise, using structured methodologies to drive permanent corrective actions.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading supplier audits and development
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.

Why Peak Scientific?

At Peak Scientific, you'll join a collaborative and innovative team where quality is at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to influence supplier performance, improve manufacturing quality, work on exciting product development projects, and contribute to the continued success of a globally recognised organisation.

Our values

Put Customer First, keep customer needs at the heart of every decision and action

Be Innovative, always curious and open to new ideas and better ways of doing things

Stay Agile, be responsive and make timely, considered and well-informed decisions taking accountability for the outcomes

Always Respectful, kind and supportive, always look for the best in each other and strive to help one another do a better job

Show Pride & Passion, be proud about what we do and enjoy our work

Peak Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any category protected under applicable law in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.