Quality Manager

Peak Scientific, Inc.; Inchinnan; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas generator manufacturer is seeking a Quality Manager in Inchinnan, Scotland. The successful candidate will modernise quality systems, ensuring compliance across operations while driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a degree, at least 7 years of QA experience, and proficiency in QMS tools. The position offers a hybrid work pattern for a dynamic and skilled individual.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in quality assurance or quality management.
• Proficient in FMEA, 8D, and audit processes.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Modernise systems for efficiency and product confidence.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams.

Skills

People management

Continuous improvement techniques

QMS tools proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

Overview

We're Hiring: Quality Manager

Location: Glasgow, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire

Work Pattern: Full time/Permanent/Hybrid work pattern 4/1

Established nearly 30 years ago, Peak Scientific is a leading innovator in the design, manufacture and support of high-performance gas generators for analytical laboratories, with direct operations in every continent around the world. This success is a result of a continual focus on manufacturing cutting-edge products and in directly supporting customers across the world with industry-leading service and maintenance. With over 20 overseas offices across every continent and over 700 staff globally, Peak is one of Scotland’s manufacturing success stories of the past decade.

The Quality Manager will lead and modernise our quality systems, ensuring the highest standards of compliance and efficiency across our operations. This is a pivotal role that will drive continuous improvement and support the development of new technologies and products. We’re looking for someone with substantial experience in quality assurance, with a proven track record in driving continuous improvements. As Quality Manager you will have strong people management experience, as you will be responsible for the management and development of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Modernise systems to enhance efficiency and product confidence.
• Analyse and report on quality discrepancies across mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation procedures.
• Conduct quality assurance tests and statistical analysis.
• Investigate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, service, and operations teams.
• Prepare and present quality reports and metrics to raise awareness and drive change.
• Manage the creation of standard work instructions and training documentation.
• Contribute to QA strategy development and performance evaluation.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and products to meet quality standards.

Skills & Qualifications Required

• Degree qualified or equivalent.
• Strong People management experience.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in QA or quality management.
• Proficient in QMS tools such as FMEA, 8D, and audit processes.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement training.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Experience in a manufacturing or mechanical environment would be beneficial.

Our values are structured around our colleagues, our customers and our service, and while our approach and atmosphere within the business is fun, friendly and informal, our priority is always on delivering successful outcomes for our customers.

Peak Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their religion and beliefs, race, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability or any other protected classification.