PCB Quality Engineer - Zot Engineering Ltd in Musselburgh

Purpose and Objectives of the Role

The Quality Engineer will support our PCB within their Quality Department in carrying out activities to ensure product integrity in accordance with all required quality specifications, standards, goals, and objectives. Support the conformity of the quality management system.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of customer‑specific critical parts.
• Handling rejected / defect materials and returns as they arise, including segregating and quarantining non‑conforming products where necessary and liaising with suppliers/customers.
• Raise / address non‑conformances as required.
• Support in the reporting of quality metrics in relation to these issues.
• Address customer complaints to identify the source of the problem, root‑cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Check that documents are at the correct revision level and completed correctly.
• Documentation / records are completed in line with Good Documentation Practice.
• Ensuring tests pass prior to release and any applicable change notes / concessions have been documented.
• Support in driving continuous improvements throughout the organisation.
• Report writing, including FAI and CAPA.
• Support the Division's Apprenticeship programme by mentoring and educating the Division's Apprentices.
• Maintain time and attendance to company standards.
• Observe the Health and Safety regulations laid down in company procedures and government legislation.
• All employees may be required to carry out other tasks as necessary for the business, appropriate to their skills and experience and not unreasonable.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level in either engineering or Life Sciences (or equivalent) or relevant industry experience.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of MRP/Q Pulse is advantageous, but training will be provided.
• Awareness of IPC Standards and/or experience in PCB Inspection.
• Awareness of quality standards – BS EN 9100/9001.
• An enthusiastic self‑starter with a good eye for detail and the ability to complete tasks/objectives.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Internal auditing experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Good timekeeping and attendance, able to work a 2‑shift rotation.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑technology production environment.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and assist in the smooth running of the department to meet required output.
• Excellent workmanship and attention to detail.
• Self‑disciplined and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Good communication skills.

Experience

Previous experience in electronic manufacturing or manufacturing environment, preferred but not essential, as full training is given.

Working Hours

37.5 hours Monday to Friday 2‑shift pattern Early shift 08:00‑16:00 (30‑minute lunch break) Back shift 10:00‑18:00 (30‑minute lunch break)

Why Zot?

• Nearly 50 years of engineering experience in all aspects of manufacturing.
• 30 days paid holiday per year (this includes 8 public).
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Shift allowance (where applicable).
• Excellent on‑the‑job training.
• Apprenticeship schemes available.
• Sage benefits including many shopping discounts.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Good transport links and on‑site car parking.
• Equal opportunities employer.