Quality Inspector

Beyond the shutter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of industrial components in Glasgow seeks a Quality Inspector. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in metrology and CMM operation, with over five years in engineering. Responsibilities include production inspection and supplier inspection, ensuring product quality meets high standards. Join a company that values employee development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment of an engineering organisation.
• Proficient use of a range of conventional metrology gauges.
• Competent in CMM programming and operation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional and visual verification using metrology gauging.
• Read and understand engineering drawings including geometric tolerances.
• Organise and carry out supplier product inspections.

Skills

Using metrology and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Conventional metrology gauges

Understanding of ISO 9001 requirements

Problem solving methodology

Education

Time-served apprenticeship, SVQ3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering

UT/PT (SNT or PCN) qualification

Job description

Overview

Join the Quality team at Waukesha Bearings in Glasgow, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance bearings and sealing solutions for industrial machinery applications. We are looking for a skilled Quality Inspector to ensure our products meet the highest standards in our precision engineering environment. If you have proven experience using metrology and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and thrive on driving quality, we want to hear from you.

What you will bring

• Over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment of an engineering organisation
• Proficient use of a range of conventional metrology gauges such as depth, external, internal and bore micrometers
• Competent CMM programming ability
• Proficient in CMM operating. 3-axis experience is essential; 5-axis experience is desirable
• Understanding of ISO 9001 requirements
• Experience in applying problem solving methodology and working as a team to find a resolution

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship, SVQ3 or HNC in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Ideally an UT/PT (SNT or PCN) qualification

What you will do

• Production Inspection: Carry out first article and first-off dimensional and visual verification using conventional metrology gauging and coordinate measuring machines.
• Fully competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings, including knowledge and understanding of geometric tolerances.
• Updating nonconformance reports and inspection results on the ERP system.
• In-process auditing and sampling of semi-finished production parts.

Supplier Inspection

• Organise and carry out supplier product inspections
• Support the management of the calibration process within the ERP system
• Support Engineering with Supplier related issues
• Verification of supplier documentation, creation of customer certification, assisting Quality Engineers with Customer returns

We deliver customer success. Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China. Building potential, sustaining performance, boosting futures. We are diligent in recognizing our employees needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #SWE

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. Delivering innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services, our team of 25,000 employees are dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers. Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. www.dovercorporation.com

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.