Naval Defence Quality Inspector — 4–5 Day Week, Training

MacTaggart, Scott and Company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Inspector to join the Inspection team. This role involves ensuring product quality through robust inspection processes and collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in interpreting engineering drawings, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers flexible working options and opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Onsite facilities (parking, canteen)

Qualifications

• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings with accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed planning and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Solid knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dimensional inspection and quality-control activities.
• Co-ordinate and manage calibration of inspection equipment.
• Investigate defects and provide practical solutions.
• Oversee in-process inspection and product surveillance.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams.
• Lead root-cause analysis activities.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Communication and interpersonal skills

Planning and organisational skills

Self-motivated

Knowledge of inspection methods

Ability to perform under pressure

Proficient IT skills

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Inspector to join the Inspection team. This role involves ensuring product quality through robust inspection processes and collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in interpreting engineering drawings, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers flexible working options and opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.