Quality Engineer

Global Recruitment Group; Tranent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Global is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to support the Quality Lead in maintaining and improving quality standards across multi-site manufacturing operations in East Lothian. The role collaborates with production teams, project managers and suppliers to ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement are embedded throughout the manufacturing process.

You will help maintain the QMS, support audits, resolve quality issues and ensure products and processes meet customer and industry

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Technician in heavy engineering, fabrication, structural steel or related manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, particularly ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with fabrication standards such as EN 1090 and ISO 3834 is desirable.
• Hands-on approach with the confidence to engage effectively with workshop teams, project managers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• QMS Management: Support, maintain and continuously improve the QMS in line with industry standards and business requirements.
• Collaboration and Liaison: Act as a key quality contact with workshop personnel, production teams, project delivery teams and external suppliers.
• Compliance and Auditing: Support internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing ISO 9001 compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process inefficiencies and drive improvements across workshop and operational activities.
• Root-Cause Analysis and CAPA: Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Product and Process Quality: Ensure manufactured products and processes meet quality requirements.
• Supplier Quality: Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance.

Skills

ISO 9001

Root-cause analysis

5 Whys & 8D

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on manufacturing

Job description

Quality Engineer

Location: East Lothian, Scotland (Hybrid flexibility; regular site presence required)

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum + benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Global

Established in 2001, Global has become a market-leading recruitment partner across Construction, Logistics, Rail, Industrial and Engineering. We provide tailored recruitment solutions to candidates and clients, built on trust, integrity and sector expertise.

As an ethical and responsible recruitment business, Global is committed to maintaining the highest standards of fairness, respect and professionalism. We promote a safe, inclusive working environment and work closely with our clients to connect talented professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

Global is currently partnering with a leading structural steel and aluminium fabrication specialist that delivers high-specification engineering and structural solutions to the rapidly growing energy, power grid and infrastructure sectors.

The Role

We are seeking a hands‑on, practical Quality Engineer to support the Quality Lead in maintaining and continuously improving quality standards across multi‑site manufacturing operations.

This is an operationally focused role, working closely with production teams, project managers and external suppliers to ensure quality, compliance and continuous improvement are embedded throughout the manufacturing process.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the company's Quality Management System (QMS), supporting audits, resolving quality issues and ensuring products and processes consistently meet customer and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• QMS Management: Support, maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System in line with relevant industry standards and business requirements.
• Collaboration and Liaison: Act as a key quality contact, working closely with workshop personnel, production teams, project delivery teams and external suppliers.
• Compliance and Auditing: Support internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and relevant structural steel and fabrication standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process inefficiencies and drive improvements across workshop and operational activities.
• Root‑Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions: Investigate non‑conformances, apply problem‑solving techniques such as 5 Whys and 8D, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Product and Process Quality: Ensure manufactured products and processes meet specified quality requirements and customer expectations.
• Supplier Quality: Work collaboratively with suppliers to resolve quality issues, improve performance and maintain compliance.
• Operational Excellence: Promote a proactive quality culture, supporting high standards across the company's manufacturing operations.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Technician within heavy engineering, fabrication, structural steel or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, particularly ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with fabrication standards such as EN 1090 and ISO 3834 would be highly desirable.
• A practical, hands‑on approach, with the confidence to engage effectively with workshop teams, project managers and suppliers.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, including root‑cause analysis, 5 Whys, 8D and corrective action methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and manufacturing sites.
• A proactive approach to quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working flexibility, balanced with regular on‑site presence to support manufacturing operations.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a stable, growing engineering sector.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to contribute to high‑profile engineering projects supporting the energy, power grid and infrastructure sectors.