Senior Quality Inspector
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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. xgikmsk
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 programm...
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