Cmm Programmer/ Quality Inspector

CMM Programmer/Quality Inspector

Shift: Days

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum

Location: Cheltenham

I am looking for an experienced Quality Inspector with an Engineering background for my client, an exciting precision engineering business who are looking for a CMM Programmer/Quality Inspector to join their expanding team. The CMM Programmer / Inspector is responsible for developing, proving and maintaining CMM programmes to support the inspection of precision-machined components throughout the manufacturing process. The role provides technical support to the Inspection Team by ensuring robust inspection programmes are available for First Off, In-Process and Final Inspection, while also carrying out the inspection of complex New Product Introduction (NPI), prototype and R&D components. Working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Quality, this role helps ensure products are inspected efficiently, accurately and in accordance with customer requirements and AS9100 standards.

Are you an experienced Quality professional? Are you looking to progress your career and work in an industrious and thriving environment with excellent development opportunities?

Key responsibilities – CMM Programmer/Quality Inspector

The person

requirements – CMM Programmer/Quality Inspector

Experience programming CMMs (e.g. MODUS, PC-DMIS or similar).

Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.

Experience inspecting precision-machined components.

Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Experience within aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing environments is desirable

CMM Programming

Create and maintain CMM inspection programmes from engineering drawings and CAD models.

Develop programmes for First Off, In-Process, Final Inspection and First Article Inspection (FAIR).

Prove and validate new programmes before release to the Inspection Team.

Update existing programmes to reflect engineering drawing revisions and engineering change notices (ECNs).

Maintain programme revision control and ensure programmes are available for production.

Inspection

Inspect complex NPI, prototype and R&D components using CMM and conventional measuring equipment.

Verify components meet drawing, GD&T and customer specification

requirements.

Produce accurate inspection records and support AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports where required.

Support production inspection activities during periods of high workload.

Technical Support

Provide day-to-day programming support to Quality Inspectors.

Troubleshoot programme issues and implement improvements.

Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop effective inspection strategies for new products.

Assist in resolving dimensional and quality-related issues.

Support standardisation of programming methods and inspection best practice.

Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.

Nice to Haves:

A qualified Engineer, in an Inspection/Quality related discipline.

Minimum 3 years of experience in a quality Inspection role within the aerospace industry.

Proven experience of the use of manual handheld measuring equipment.

Working knowledge of CMM’s Modus and PC-Dmis preferred

Understanding of Internal Audits (AS9100 or ISO 9001).

Knowledge of Calibration.

What we can offer – CMM Programmer/Quality Inspector

Competitive salary

33 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays)

Excellent career progression and ongoing training within an R&D environment

Pension

Employee Health plan

Life assurance

Candidates who currently are a Trainee Quality Inspector, FAIRs Inspector, CMM Inspector or Quality Technician may be suitable for this position.

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