Senior Quality Inspector

First Achieve Ltd

Hillington

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Pension

Annual leave

Training & development

Permanent role

Day shift

Growth potential

Job summary

First Achieve are recruiting a Senior Quality Inspector to join their Hillington quality team. You will own inspection activities across the production lifecycle, acting as a technical reference for CMM measurement, engineering drawings, GD&T and non-conformance resolution, while mentoring junior staff.

The role focuses on right-first-time delivery and ISO 9001 compliance within a precision CNC machining environment serving Defence, Aerospace, Satellite, Electronics, Medical and General

Qualifications

5+ years of quality inspection experience in precision CNC machining or subcontract engineering.
Strong hands-on experience programming and operating Mitutoyo CMMs.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and tight tolerances.
Solid understanding of ISO 9001, NCR processes and CAPA.
Proficient with conventional inspection and measurement equipment.
Excellent attention to detail and robust documentation skills.
Excellent communication skills to present quality information internally and externally.

Responsibilities

Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision CNC machined components.
Operate and programme Mitutoyo CMM equipment.
Interpret drawings, GD&T and tight tolerances.
Produce FAIRs and support customer source inspections.
Raise, investigate and resolve NCRs.
Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why and Ishikawa.
Drive corrective and preventative actions to completion.
Manage calibration programme and ensure instrumentation remains in tolerance.
Review certificates of conformity and traceability documentation.
Support ISO 9001 audits with evidence.

Skills

Quality inspection

Mitutoyo CMM programming

ISO 9001

NCR / CAPA

Measurement equipment

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Apprenticeship background

Tools

Mitutoyo CMM

Job description

Senior Quality Inspector

Hillington, Glasgow Permanent, Full-Time Day Shift

First Achieve are recruiting on behalf of a leading precision engineering manufacturer for an experienced Senior Quality Inspector to join their Quality team in Hillington, Glasgow.

The company specialises in the manufacture of complex, tight-tolerance machined components and assemblies for customers across sectors including Defence, Aerospace, Satellite, Electronics, Medical and General Engineering. With a strong focus on right-first-time delivery and high-quality standards, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector to take a senior role within a growing business.

The Role

As Senior Quality Inspector, you will take ownership of inspection activities across the production lifecycle, including first-off, in-process and final inspection. You will act as a technical point of reference for CMM measurement, engineering drawings, GD&T and non-conformance resolution, while also supporting and developing junior members of the inspection team.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection of precision CNC machined components.
Operate and programme Mitutoyo CMM equipment.
Use conventional metrology equipment including micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, profilometers and surface finish testers.
Interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T and tight dimensional tolerances.
Produce First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and support customer source inspections.
Raise, investigate and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why and Ishikawa methodologies.
Drive corrective and preventative actions through to completion.
Manage the calibration programme and ensure measurement equipment remains within calibration.
Review material certifications, certificates of conformity and traceability documentation.
Support internal and external ISO 9001 audits and provide supporting evidence.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior inspection staff.
Contribute to quality planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Minimum 5 years' quality inspection experience within precision CNC machining or subcontract precision engineering.
Strong hands‑on experience programming and operating Mitutoyo CMMs, including independently setting up and executing inspection programmes.
Confident interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T and tight dimensional tolerances.
Good understanding of ISO 9001, NCR processes and CAPA.
Competent using conventional inspection and measurement equipment.
Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
Strong communication skills, with the confidence to present quality information to internal teams and customers.

Desirable

Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Satellite or Medical Device manufacturing.
Knowledge of AS9100, AQAP-2110 or equivalent quality standards.
Experience producing FAIR reports to AS9102.
ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent apprenticeship background.

The Person

We're looking for someone who is technically strong, organised and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership and influence quality standards across the business.

You will demonstrate:

Tenacity - A determined approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Diplomacy - Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Leadership & Influence - Ability to support, coach and positively influence others.
Growth Mindset - Willingness to learn, adapt and develop with the business.
Organisation - High standards of housekeeping, documentation and workplace organisation.
Health & Safety Awareness - Strong understanding of safe working practices, PPE and ISO 45001 principles.
Teamwork - Ability to work effectively with engineers, designers and machinists to maintain quality and production standards.