QA Lead - Precision CNC & Metrology

FindCore; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and professional development

Free on-site parking

Job summary

FindCore is assisting a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Glasgow to recruit a Quality Manager. You will oversee inspection of high-tolerance CNC components across aerospace, defence, electronics and medical sectors.

The role includes CMM programming, GD&T interpretation and ensuring ISO 9001 compliance. Permanent, full-time role with a salary £40,000–£60,000 depending on experience; benefits include a company pension, generous annual leave, on-site parking, and ongoing training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in precision CNC machining or precision engineering.
• Hands-on experience with CMM equipment and software.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Excellent documentation and traceability skills.
• Experience in aerospace/defence/medical manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision CNC components.
• Operate and program CMM equipment alongside conventional instruments.
• Interpret complex drawings, GD&T and tight tolerances.
• Produce First Article Inspection Reports and support customer inspections.
• Raise, investigate and resolve Non-Conformance Reports and CAPA.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why or Ishikawa methods.
• Manage calibration and ensure measuring equipment compliance.
• Review material certificates and traceability documentation.
• Support ISO 9001 audits and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

CMM operation

GD&T interpretation

Documentation accuracy

Root cause analysis

Tools

CMM equipment

Measurement instruments

Job description

FindCore is assisting a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Glasgow to recruit a Quality Manager. You will oversee inspection of high-tolerance CNC components across aerospace, defence, electronics and medical sectors.

The role includes CMM programming, GD&T interpretation and ensuring ISO 9001 compliance. Permanent, full-time role with a salary £40,000–£60,000 depending on experience; benefits include a company pension, generous annual leave, on-site parking, and ongoing training