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Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer Location : Dunfermline, Fife ROLE SUMMARY Work in conjunction with other departments, including Supply Chain and Engineering to embed and oversee an effective supplier management framework throughout the business. Supplier performance is regularly reported and timely corrective actions are implemented. Travel is required in this role, therefore the successful candidate must hold a full UK license and be willing to travel internationally and locally. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide Quality Assurance expertise to suppliers across all products. Drive supplier compliance with company requirements. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and suppliers to monitor performance and implement corrective actions. Establish supplier quality goals using tools such as FMEA. Lead problem solving and root cause analysis activities. Drive continuous improvement using data analysis. Manage supplier audit schedules. Maintain supplier management processes. Manage supplier concessions and change requests. Lead supplier performance improvement projects (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S). Promote a zero-defect mindset. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Engineering/Science or equivalent experience. Knowledge of sampling plans and test methodologies. Experience with QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA regulations). Qualified internal auditor. Supplier quality experience. Root cause analysis skills. Strong communication and influencing skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong teamwork and organisational skills. Microsoft Office proficiency. Full UK driving license BENEFICIAL SKILLS Strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes Demonstrated drive to achieve excellence and consistently exceed expectations Ability to positively influence, engage and build relationships with stakeholders Proven mindset for continuous improvement and driving operational efficiencies Sound decision making skills, using data and judgement to solve problems effectively Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to different audiences BENEFITS At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and want to join a great team, please click on the Apply button!
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.