Quality Technician - Data-Driven Process Improvement

Scottish Leather Group; Bridge of Weir; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

Enhanced annual leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme (private

GP services

Cycle to work

Electric vehicle scheme

Free on-site parking

Retail discounts

Training and development

Job summary

The Scottish Leather Group is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor and improve the quality of hide, leather, and cut-part products across our manufacturing operation. Collaborate with Production, Technical, Quality, Laboratory, Sales, and suppliers to ensure standards are met.

You will analyze data, support investigations, and provide accurate quality information to customers, aiming to prevent issues and drive continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification and experience as a Quality Assurance practitioner
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, process control, product standards, and compliance
• Proven problem-solving and data interpretation skills
• Experience with audits, reports, and quality records
• Experience with PPAP/PSW requirements
• Ability to work cross-functionally with customers and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process, from supplier receipt through production, final inspection, and despatch.
• Support new product assessments, trials, and New Product Introduction activities, including measurements and quality documentation.
• Investigate quality concerns, identify faults and root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Work with internal and external customers on quality matters, including hide assessments and customer quality reviews.
• Collect, maintain, and analyse quality data, producing reports and identifying trends and risks.
• Conduct audits and compliance checks across product, process, and systems.
• Maintain quality records and reporting systems, ensuring data is accurate and available to stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement while upholding environmental, health, safety, and wellbeing standards.

Skills

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in QA/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Scottish Leather Group is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor and improve the quality of hide, leather, and cut-part products across our manufacturing operation. Collaborate with Production, Technical, Quality, Laboratory, Sales, and suppliers to ensure standards are met.

You will analyze data, support investigations, and provide accurate quality information to customers, aiming to prevent issues and drive continuous improvement across the business.