Quality Assurance Lead

Our client, a leading innovator in laser applications is seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Assurance Lead to join their team in Dunfermline. As a key player in their quality management system, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape the continual development and deployment of their Quality Assurance processes.

The Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Quality Assurance system, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of operations. This role will involve close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.

The Role

• Develop and execute quality objectives and strategies for the business.
• Lead internal audits and report progress to management.
• Coordinate customer returns process and oversee company response.
• Maintain ISO accreditation and serve as primary interface with accreditation body.
• Develop and optimise quality processes, providing training as needed.
• Collaborate with functional teams to ensure effective business processes.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure product compliance.
• Manage change control process and customer contractual quality requirements.
• Provide guidance and support on corrective action and CAPA processes.
• Generate reports on quality performance and key risks for stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, Optics/Lasers, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and control management.
• In-depth understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Trained ISO9001 and AS9100 internal auditor.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• Understanding of optical specifications and test methods is desirable.

Personal Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Resilient in promoting and leading change.
• Driven with high integrity and customer focus.
• Detail-conscious and pragmatic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, then please apply today or get in touch with Stuart Barton at Escape recruitment for more details.