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.
