Lead Quality Inspector & CMM Expert

Quest Precision Engineering Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Precision Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector to join our precision engineering team in Dundee. You will oversee first-off, in-process and final inspections on CNC-machined components, program and operate CMMs, and drive quality documentation to ensure customer specifications are met.

You will collaborate with CNC machinists and the quality team, interpret complex GD&T drawings, and uphold ISO 9001 compliance while contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience performing first-off, in-process and final inspections.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with CMMs and precision measuring equipment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management.
• Proven track record in metal precision fabrication environments.

Responsibilities

• Management of quality workload with regards first off inspections, in process inspections and patrol inspection.
• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections of precision CNC-machined components.
• Operate and programme Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges and other inspection instruments.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), where required.
• Identify, record and report non-conforming products.
• Work closely with CNC machinists, programmers and the quality team to resolve dimensional or quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management requirements and customer specifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

CMM programming

First Article Inspection

Metrology instrumentation

Quality documentation

Tools

CMMs

Micrometers

Verniers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Job description

Quest Precision Engineering Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Inspector / CMM Inspector to join our precision engineering team in Dundee. You will oversee first-off, in-process and final inspections on CNC-machined components, program and operate CMMs, and drive quality documentation to ensure customer specifications are met.

You will collaborate with CNC machinists and the quality team, interpret complex GD&T drawings, and uphold ISO 9001 compliance while contributing to continuous