Job Description:

Quality Engineer - Progression to Quality Manager

Position Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Location: Coatbridge, Lanarkshire
Hours: Monday to Thursday (8am until 4:45pm) & Friday (8am until 2pm)
Salary: £45k to £50k per year (Dependent on experiene)

About the Role

Operating out of top-tier facilities in Coatbridge, the company has been delivering high-end turnkey engineering and precision machining solutions for nearly 30 years. Supplying mission-critical, tight-tolerance components to demanding global industries—including Oil & Gas, Defence, Nuclear, and Power Generation—we pride ourselves on engineering excellence, heavy investment in our plant list, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

Due to continued growth and new project wins, we are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our dedicated QA/QC team at our Coatbridge facility.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties
 

• Driving quality standards across the shop floor, ensuring all manufactured components meet strict customer specs and ISO quality standards.

• Conducting first-off, stage, and final inspections on complex precision-machined parts using manual measuring equipment and CMM systems.

• Managing non-conformance reports (NCRs), root-cause analysis (8D / 5-Why / Fishbone), and implementing effective corrective actions.

• Maintaining complete material traceability, material test reports (MTRs), and standard certification packages for high-integrity sectors (Oil & Gas / Defence).

• Liaising directly with shop-floor machinists, client inspectors, third-party audit teams, and project managers to resolve quality issues efficiently.

• Assisting with the maintenance and internal auditing of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
   

Requirements
 

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Inspector within a precision engineering / CNC machining environment.
   
• Strong background working with exotic alloys (Inconel, Duplex, Super Duplex) and tight-tolerance components.
   
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T specifications.
   
• Practical hands-on experience using precision inspection equipment (micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, CMM).
   
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 standards and structured root-cause problem-solving techniques.
   
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills and an uncompromising eye for detail.

What We Offer
 

• Competitive Compensation: Top-market rate/salary (negotiable depending on experience).

• Overtime Available: Regular opportunities paid at enhanced rates.

• Modern Workshop & Lab: Clean, fully equipped quality inspection facilities and modern testing tools.

• Career Growth: Stability and long-term progression within a rapidly expanding UK precision engineering group.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Company pension scheme, free on-site parking, and structured professional development.
   

How to Apply

Ready to take ownership of quality in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment?

Click APPLY today with your updated CV, or call our recruitment team directly for a confidential chat!