67 Best Engineering Jobs in Glenrothes (January 2026)

Quality Engineer

2 days ago

Glenrothes

Looking for an exciting new challenge in a role that develops with you? Do you want to work for a company that convert problems into opportunities? If so, then check out our vacancy below. At Flexcon Europe we take a highly personalised and focused approach. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Quality Team, based in our European Headquarters in Glenrothes. QUALITY ENGINEER 40 HOURS PER WEEK Working: Monday – Friday COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS Role Overview The successful individual will have a diverse role acting as the direct interface between the Quality, Technical/Operations business areas, External Suppliers and Customers, providing Quality/Technical guidance, support, and assistance. What you’ll be doing Main duties will include but are not limited to: Supplier/Operations/Continuous Improvement • Responsible for the supplier non-conformance process/corrective action management., • Responsible for ensuring supplier rejects are actioned appropriately, • Support operations on quality and supplier related issues., • Supplying detailed reports/regular updates related to supplier quality and operations quality as required., • Supply chain representative for supplier visits when discussing quality issues., • Establish key contacts at our strategic suppliers including Flexcon, Spencer, USA, • Main responsibility for the supplier audit programme, including the creation of an audit plan, performing & reporting of findings with follow-up actions., • Ensure comprehensive supplier specifications & supplier agreements are in place as appropriate., • Ensure CoC/CoA are received from suppliers as agreed and validated against specification., • Lead weekly/regular cross-functional meetings relating to supplier issues/change management requirements to update other members on supplier issues., • Critical Quality interface with technical department, operations and suppliers for the effective quality/technical management and resolution of supplier and operations issues., • Project manage improvement activities by leading, guiding and taking responsibility for identified C.I Kaizen events, where appropriate. Quality • Maintain all relevant quality management system (QMS) documentation in an electronic system – QT9., • Responsible for carrying out internal audits, ensuring findings, reports and resulting corrective actions are completed in a timely manner., • Support customer complaint investigations ensuring feedback is prompt, thorough and effective., • Familiar with problem solving techniques 5W/8D reporting and/or other problem-solving methodologies for resolving internal operational, supplier and customer issues., • Assist in training new employees on supplier quality training, continuous improvement, auditing and complaint investigation. Providing them with an overview of ISO and QMS., • Create, review, and update training procedures as appropriate., • Provide induction training in supplier quality issues, continuous improvement, auditing and complaint investigation for new hires and off-site employees as appropriate., • Comply with all safe business working practices. NOTE: Role may involve some limited International Travel. What you’ll have • Previous experience in a similar role, • Proactive self-motivated, self-starter able to work both singly and part of multi-disciplinary teams., • Experience of working with and communicating with suppliers, operations & customers on quality problems., • Flexible and adaptable to change at short notice depending on business priorities., • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to write technical documents., • Good problem-solving capabilities., • Communicating with internal and external customers on quality issues., • Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interface with co-workers, suppliers and customers where necessary., • Strong organisational and time management skills., • Confident decision maker based on ability to effectively interpret quality/technical information., • Knowledge of continuous improvement skills preferred., • Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 (International Organisation for Standardisation)., • PC skills including knowledge of PowerPoint, Visio, Word processing, spreadsheets, and collating & presenting data., • Familiar with using electronic based QMS systems e.g. QT9 or equivalent, • Internal/Lead auditor (ISO9001:2015) desirable., • Working knowledge of FMEA/Control plans desirable. What you’ll get in return • A competitive salary and benefits package in line with your experience, • Continuous training and improvement to help you achieve your goals, • Flextime, • Flexible working, • Free fruit, • Subsidised gym membership Sound good? Then please submit your CV and a covering letter, letting us know how/what you will bring to the role by 10am on Monday 19 January 2026. We look forward to hearing from you.

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