Quality Inspector

Nine Twenty; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Dumbarton is seeking a detail-driven Quality Inspector to join their team. This role involves performing inspections of machined components, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a modern workshop environment. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to key projects in energy and defence sectors.

Benefits

Opportunity for progression

Supportive team environment

Modern workshop

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality inspection role within a machine shop or precision engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques and tools.
• Confident in reading and interpreting technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of machined components using precision measuring tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings to ensure components meet requirements.
• Record and report non-conformances and support corrective actions.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Attention to detail

Technical drawing interpretation

Geometric tolerancing

Job description

Quality Inspector

Permanent

Dumbarton

Are you a detail-driven Quality Inspector with experience in precision engineering, machine shop environment or similar? Do you thrive in fast-paced settings where accuracy and safety are critical?

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are supporting our client – a highly respected, established engineering business based in Dumbarton – in the search for a Quality Inspector to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a busy, modern machining and fabrication environment supplying into key sectors including energy, renewables, and defence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection of machined components using a range of precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM etc.)
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure components meet customer requirements.
• Carry out in-process, first-off, and final inspections of parts.
• Record and report non-conformances, support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Liaise closely with machinists and production teams to maintain quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Support and maintain ISO9001 standards and internal QMS procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality control documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a quality inspection role within a machine shop,precision engineering or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques and tools.
• Confident in reading and interpreting technical drawings and geometric tolerancing.
• Experience working to tight tolerances in a high-spec environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with quality documentation such as ISIRs, FAIRs, and NCRs is desirable.

Why Apply?

• Work for a well-established company investing in their people and equipment.
• Join a supportive team with genuine opportunity for progression.
• Modern, safe, and clean workshop environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to key projects in energy, defence, and renewables sectors.

Apply now or contact:

Caroline Strachan

07825 450 978

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