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Quality Team Lead

Job in Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5, Scotland, UK
Listing for: UPSTAGING YOUR HOMES
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on peoples lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi‑Fi, we help create products that build a better world. We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world‑class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

Position Overview

Plexus is seeking a Quality Team Lead to become the critical force in driving quality excellence for our complex manufacturing and engineering operations. This role is a key leadership position that places you at the intersection of technical quality standards and high‑level customer interaction, offering unique exposure across aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. You will be responsible for working across multiple Quality Management Systems (QMS), giving you the opportunity to broaden your expertise and technical perspective.

Key

Accountabilities
  • Lead the Engineering Team:
    Provide effective leadership to the assigned Quality and/or Supplier Quality process staff, focusing on development, coaching, and succession planning to ensure your team reaches its full potential.
  • Drive Proactive Quality:
    Lead and drive quality excellence by partnering with functional leads to ensure quality capability meets or exceeds manufacturing requirements and standards. We need a professional who is proactive and constantly seeking out opportunities, not waiting for a list of tasks.
  • Master Stakeholder Interaction:
    Effectively communicate functional and organizational goals and quality concerns, while being comfortable and capable of managing difficult conversations with both internal teams and customers.
  • Manage Performance:
    Monitor and report quality performance and ensure applicable actions are acted upon and implemented when required.
Is This You?

We are looking for a quality‑minded leader who is ready to grow. While a background in electronics is a plus, it is not a deal breaker. We are explicitly expanding our search beyond traditional Quality titles and encourage applications from manufacturing, process, or other engineering backgrounds. If you have the passion and potential for a ‘step‑up’ opportunity, we want to hear from you.

The Ideal Candidate Must Possess
  • Proactivity & Ownership: A self‑starter who makes the role their own and is comfortable in the uncomfortable space of challenging the status quo.
  • Strong People & Customer

    Skills:

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to comfortably interact with both the team and key customers.
  • Technical Foundation:
    Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience, with a solid technical level of knowledge to develop and advise the team.
Apply Today

If you're looking for a highly visible and critical role where you can lead, develop, and influence, click the link to apply. Come be the next great leader in our Quality Engineering team!

Why You Will Love It

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries, helping our customers create the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, You Will Find
  • A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity
  • Supportive leadership teams that value work‑life balance through a flexible work environment
  • An inclusive environment that values…
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