Quality Engineer

Defence iQ; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence & Aerospace sectors is seeking a motivated Quality Engineer for a fixed-term contract in Glenrothes. The role involves ensuring quality standards through inspections and audits, working autonomously while collaborating with various teams. Candidates with strong quality engineering backgrounds and familiarity with AS9102 and ISO standards are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with First Article Inspections (FAIRs) to AS9102 standards.
• Background in Quality Engineering, especially in electronics and mechanical assemblies.
• Familiarity with Quality Standards AS9100 & ISO9001.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAIRs) and investigate defects.
• Maintain quality records and report on programme status.
• Conduct Quality Audits and support external accreditation audits.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Quality Standards Knowledge

Relationship Management

Autonomy

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant work experience

Tools

QPulse

Job description

Our client, operating within the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors, is seeking a contract Quality Engineer to join their team in Glenrothes. This Fixed-Term Contract position involves supporting high-profile programmes, requiring effective teamwork to achieve quality standards in a complex engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing First Article Inspections (FAIRs), preferably to AS9102 standards
• Investigating defects to identify and address root causes
• Maintaining quality records (QPulse)
• Monitoring and reporting the status of assigned programmes or areas of responsibility
• Communicating with programme and functional areas to support business goals
• Conducting Quality Audits (product/product release/process)
• Supporting external accreditation audits and understanding regulatory requirements (AS9100 & ISO 9001)
• Ensuring customer contractual requirements and external regulations are adhered to
• Closing Audit NC's/RCCA/customer complaints and promoting Continual Improvement
  
  

Job Requirements

Essential Candidate Qualities:

• A self-starting and confident team player who works well with others and inspires them
• Experience and knowledge of FAIRs to AS9102 Standards, including documentation and reporting
• Background in Quality Engineering with knowledge of electronics and/or mechanical assemblies, and technical drawings
• Ability to establish and nurture productive relationships internally and externally
• Familiarity with Quality Standards AS9100 & ISO9001
• Ability to work autonomously to deliver agreed goals
• Capability to anticipate problems, identify innovative solutions, and act on them confidently
• Unafraid to challenge and question
  
  

Desirable Candidate Qualities

• Interest in Aerospace and/or Defence
• Supportive nature with the character to navigate and overcome Programme challenges
• Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant work experience
  
  

This role requires you to work from the Glenrothes site with a 4-day working week, totalling 37 hours.

If you are a motivated Quality Engineer with a passion for the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Glenrothes.