Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting an experienced and driven Quality & Materials Engineering to lead a critical function for a highly regulated, advanced manufacturing environment in Livingston, Scotland. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for site-wide quality performance, materials engineering capability, and continuous improvement strategy.
Working closely with European leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring product integrity, You will lead the Quality and Materials Engineering function, ensuring full compliance with industry standards while driving a culture of zero defects and continuous improvement. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight in a technically complex environment.
Key Responsibilities• Lead and maintain site QMS aligned to industry standards • Drive a zero-defects culture and reduce cost of poor quality • Apply structured problem solving (8D, PDCA, FMEA, 5 Whys) • Oversee materials engineering, validation, and NCR resolution • Ensure capability across NDT, inspection, and failure analysis • Build strong customer relationships and manage expectations • Deliver continuous improvement using lean and data-led insights • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team
About You• Technical leader with a passion for quality and operational excellence • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 • Skilled in structured problem solving methodologies • Proven leadership and team development experience • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Degree in Materials Engineering or related field • Experience in aerospace, defence, or regulated industries • Familiar with Minitab and statistical analysis • Lean / continuous improvement mindset…