David Mc Ilwraith
About David Mc Ilwraith
David Mc Ilwraith is a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer with extensive experience in quality engineering roles across various companies. He has worked at Optos and Plexus Corp., and previously held positions at FMC Technologies and Jabil.
Work at Plexus
David Mc Ilwraith has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the quality of suppliers and their products. His responsibilities include evaluating supplier performance and implementing quality assurance processes to maintain high standards within the supply chain.
Current Role at Optos
Since 2017, David has served as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Optos in Dunfermline. His work involves managing supplier quality issues and collaborating with suppliers to enhance product quality. He plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality of materials and components used in Optos' products.
Previous Experience at FMC Technologies
David worked at FMC Technologies as a Project Quality Engineer from 2013 to 2014 for a period of 11 months in Dunfermline, Scotland. In this position, he contributed to quality assurance efforts within project teams, focusing on compliance with quality standards and improving project outcomes.
Long-Term Role at Jabil
David's career includes a significant tenure at Jabil, where he worked as a Supplier and Customer Quality Engineer from 1996 to 2017. Over 21 years in Livingston, he was responsible for ensuring quality standards in both supplier and customer interactions, which contributed to the overall quality management system of the organization.
Education and Expertise
David Mc Ilwraith studied at Edinburgh Napier University, where he earned a BEng (Hons) in Engineering with Management from 1988 to 1991. His educational background provides a foundation in engineering principles combined with management skills, equipping him for his roles in quality engineering.