Quality Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)

Are you a quality professional with experience in high-reliability manufacturing environments? Ready to contribute to mission-critical programmes delivered across the UK and globally?

We’re supporting a leading defence and aerospace organisation in their search for a contract Quality Engineer to join their team in Fife. You’ll be part of a collaborative and driven group, ensuring quality standards are met across complex, high-profile programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting first article inspections, maintaining compliance records, and playing a key role in continuous improvement initiatives.

Please note that this role is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

What you’ll be doing:

Performing First Article Inspections (FAIRs), ideally to AS9102 standards.

Supporting quality investigations and root cause analysis to maintain product integrity.

Managing and maintaining quality records using digital systems.

Supporting audits, including internal process reviews and external accreditation checks.

Working closely with programme and functional teams to uphold contractual and regulatory quality standards.

Driving the timely resolution of non-conformances and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring:

Experience with FAIRs and a solid understanding of AS9102 documentation.

Background in quality engineering within an electronics or mechanical assembly environment.

Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Confident communicator who can build strong working relationships across teams.

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge when needed.

It would be great if you also have:

Interest or background in the aerospace or defence sectors.

Experience navigating quality challenges in fast-paced programme environments.

A degree in a relevant field or equivalent hands-on experience.

What’s on offer:

4-day working week (37 hours) based on-site in Glenrothes.

Flexible, supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and shared success.

The chance to contribute to high-impact programmes that support global security and innovation.

This is a contract role suited to someone who thrives in a regulated, detail-driven environment and takes pride in upholding the highest standards of quality.