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Quality Inspector Precision Engineering

Engineering

  • Fife

  • £17 - £19 per hour

  • Permanent

Quality Inspector - Aerospace Manufacturing

Position: 13-Week Temporary to Permanent

Shifts: 2-Week Rotation - Day Shift / Back Shift

First Achieve's engineering manufacturing are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-

established aerospace manufacturing company in Fife, who are looking to appoint an

experienced Quality Inspector on a 13-week temp-to-permanent basis.

This role operates on a 2-week rotating shift pattern, alternating between day shift and back

shift, and would suit a quality professional with aerospace or precision engineering

experience and a solid understanding of ISO 9001 standards.

What Will I be doing?

* Inspect aerospace components and assemblies in line with engineering drawings and

specifications.

* Carry out first article, in-process, and final inspections

* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality procedures

* Identify, document, and report non-conformances

* Complete inspection reports and quality documentation accurately

Essential Requirements to be considered

* Minimum 2 years' experience in a quality inspection role

* Background in aerospace or precision engineering

* Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

* Confident using inspection equipment (verniers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)

* High attention to detail and a methodical approach

Desirable but not essential

* Experience with AS9100

* CMM inspection experience

* Audit or corrective action involvement

What's on Offer

* £17.90 per hour

* 13-week temp-to-permanent opportunity

* Opportunity to join a reputable aerospace manufacturer

* Long-term stability and development prospects

If you are a Quality Inspector with at least 2 years' experience and are looking for a temp-to-

perm role within the aerospace sector in Fife, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered.

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