Quality & Inspection Engineer

West Lothian | Permanent | Dayshift | Precision Manufacturing

An established manufacturing business supplying high-specification components to a range of regulated industries is seeking a detail-focused Quality & Inspection Engineer to strengthen its production team.

This role would suit an individual with a strong engineering background who enjoys a mix of hands-on inspection, quality assurance, and workshop support activities. You'll play a key role in ensuring components meet exact customer and industry standards before leaving the facility.

What You'll Be Doing

• Verifying the quality of raw materials, subcontracted work, and finished components.
• Conducting first-off, in-process and final inspections using a range of precision measuring equipment.
• Supporting the maintenance and calibration of gauges, measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Producing and maintaining quality documentation, including First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Investigating and documenting non-conformances while supporting corrective actions.
• Assisting with continuous improvement and quality-focused initiatives throughout the workshop.
• Providing practical support with engineering activities such as assembly work, component finishing and other production tasks when required.
• Occasionally liaising with customers and supporting site visits.

About You

• Background within precision engineering, manufacturing, machining or a similar environment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently.
• Experience using inspection equipment such as micrometers, verniers, gauges and other precision measuring tools.
• Knowledge of milling and turning processes.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to documentation.
• Comfortable working within quality-controlled and ISO-compliant environments.
• Welding or fabrication knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's In It For You?

• Flexible working hours across a 39-hour week.
• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Long-service rewards and recognition schemes.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Regular staff events and company social activities.
• Workwear provided.
• Free onsite parking.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business where quality, craftsmanship and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. Candidates with backgrounds in inspection, quality assurance, machining, CNC manufacturing or production engineering are encouraged to apply.