Quality Engineer — APQP Leader & Continuous Improvement

MacTaggart Scott; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours: 4- or 5-day

Leave Entitlements

Health & Wellbeing

Learning & Development

Employee Benefits: parking, cycle-to-"

Pension & Life Insurance

Job summary

MacTaggart Scott in Loanhead, Edinburgh, is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead APQP implementation, PFMEA/MSA/PPAP, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting. You will drive quality excellence with minimal supervision and contribute to overall quality objectives.

About the role: you will manage product design support, internal audits, and customer interface while promoting Health, Safety and Quality plans. Flexible 4- or 5-day week options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in APQP and core tools PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans, PPAP.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering quality role.
• Good communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT skills.
• Self-motivated, independent worker with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• APQP development and plan alignment to meet business needs.
• Guide PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans and PPAP for products.
• Conduct internal quality audits and address non-conformances.
• Communicate quality risks and performance with project teams.
• Lead continuous improvement across the business.
• Support contractual quality requirements and compliance audits.
• Establish strong customer interfaces and corrective actions.
• Train and mentor junior staff in the Quality Department.
• Support Health, Safety and Quality plans and policies.

Skills

APQP

PFMEA

MSA

Control Plans

PPAP

ISO 9001

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical qualifications in engineering

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MacTaggart Scott in Loanhead, Edinburgh, is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead APQP implementation, PFMEA/MSA/PPAP, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting. You will drive quality excellence with minimal supervision and contribute to overall quality objectives.

About the role: you will manage product design support, internal audits, and customer interface while promoting Health, Safety and Quality plans. Flexible 4- or 5-day week options are available.