Process Inspector - Weekend Shift
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Not required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About the role
Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.
Process Inspector (Weekend Shift)
Location: Glasgow
Shift Pattern: Weekend Shift | Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 37 Hours compressed
Join Thales as a Process Inspector
Are you an experienced Electro-Mechanical Inspector with a passion for quality and continuous improvement? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Manufacturing team in Glasgow on a compressed weekend shift pattern, working 37 hours across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
As a Process Inspector, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. Working closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams, you will support both in-process and final inspection activities, helping to deliver mission-critical products to our customers.
At Thales, we develop world-leading technologies that enhance safety, security and operational effectiveness across defence and aerospace environments. This is your opportunity to be part of a business where quality and precision are at the heart of everything we do.
What You'll Be Doing
- Perform in-process and final inspection activities on electro-mechanical assemblies and finished products.
- Ensure compliance with quality requirements, manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures.
- Accurately identify, record and report non-conformances within the ERP system.
- Verify quality assurance documentation is complete, accurate and compliant.
- Review, prepare and maintain production records and certificates of conformity.
- Support investigations into product and process issues, ensuring timely escalation where required.
- Work collaboratively across Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Champion quality standards and best practices throughout the production environment.
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience within an Electro-Mechanical, Electronics or Manufacturing Inspection role.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing instructions.
- Understanding of quality systems, inspection techniques and process control.
- Experience identifying and documenting non-conformances.
- Competent user of ERP and Microsoft Office systems.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders across all levels of the business.
Qualifications
- Qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
Key Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make objective quality decisions.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Positive approach to continuous improvement and process excellence.
- Ability to influence others and champion quality throughout the manufacturing environment.
Why Join Thales?
At Thales, you'll work on advanced technologies that make a real difference. We offer a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, development is supported, and every employee has the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.
If you're looking for a role where your inspection and quality expertise will directly impact the delivery of world-class products, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver quality without compromise.
For further information, please contact Alice Hardy, Talent Acquisition Partner
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At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.
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