Job overview
Join the quality department of a well-established precision engineering company in Lymington, inspecting complex high-precision machined components for aerospace, defence, oil & gas, marine and nuclear. 39-hour day shift with an early Friday finish and an excellent benefits package.
About the role
The Opportunity Collide Technical Recruitment is working with a well-established, highly respected precision engineering company based in Lymington, Hampshire, looking to recruit an experienced CMM Inspector to join its quality department. Our client specialises in the manufacture of complex, high-precision machined components and assemblies for a range of demanding industries, including Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, Marine and Nuclear. Operating from a modern manufacturing facility equipped with advanced CNC machining and inspection technology, the business has built an excellent reputation for producing high-quality, technically challenging components. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CMM Inspector to join a stable, forward-thinking engineering company offering excellent benefits, long-term career development and a supportive working environment. Key Responsibilities - Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections of precision-engineered components - Operating CMM machines and conventional measuring equipment to inspect components against engineering drawings and specifications - Adjusting, proving out and modifying existing CMM inspection programs - Using multiple CMM machines when required to support production demands - Inspecting components to tight tolerances, ensuring compliance with customer and engineering requirements - Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, including GD&T - Completing and maintaining inspection documentation, including FAIRs, critical feature requirements and process control plans - Identifying non-conforming components and raising quality concerns with the relevant departments - Supporting investigations into manufacturing defects and corrective actions - Reviewing supplier inspection documentation and carrying out manual inspection activities - Working closely with production and quality teams to ensure manufacturing processes are not delayed - Maintaining a high standard of accuracy, attention to detail and quality throughout all inspection activities Working Hours 39 hours per week – Day Shift - Monday to Thursday: 6:45am – 3:30pm - Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm - 30-minute unpaid lunch break Enjoy an early finish every Friday and a consistent day-shift working pattern. Salary & Benefits Our client offers an excellent benefits package, including: - Competitive salary, dependent on experience - 34 days' annual leave, including bank holidays - Excellent company pension scheme - Life assurance - Profit-sharing scheme - Free on-site parking - Health cash plan - Health and wellbeing services - Employee discount scheme - Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Employee reward and recognition programmes - Opportunities for training, career progression and professional development About the Company Our client is an established precision engineering manufacturer with a strong reputation for producing complex machined components and assemblies for some of the world's most demanding industries. With advanced manufacturing technology, modern inspection equipment and a commitment to quality, the company provides an excellent environment for skilled engineers and inspectors looking to develop their careers. The business operates to internationally recognised quality standards, including AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and places a strong emphasis on employee development, continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence. Apply Today If you're an experienced CMM Inspector with a strong background in precision engineering, CMM inspection and interpreting engineering drawings, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected engineering manufacturer offering stability, excellent benefits and genuine long-term career prospects. Apply today through Collide Technical Recruitment to find out more about the opportunity.
What we’re looking for
- Skills & Experience Required
- - Minimum of 3 years' experience within a high-precision engineering or manufacturing environment
- - Previous experience working as a CMM Inspector, Quality Inspector or similar
- - Strong understanding of CMM inspection techniques and best practices
- - Experience adjusting and proving out CMM programs
- - Good understanding of engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances and specifications
- - Strong knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- - Experience using conventional measuring equipment for manual inspection
- - Ability to work accurately and efficiently within a busy manufacturing environment
- - Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- - Experience using CMM programming or inspection software
- - Must have the right to live and work in the UK
- Desirable Experience
- - Mitutoyo CMM machines using the MCOSMOS/COSMOS platform
- - PC-DMIS inspection software
- - Experience writing CMM programs
- - Recognised CMM programmer or operator training
- - Engineering apprenticeship or relevant machining background
- - ONC/HNC or equivalent engineering qualification
- - Internal auditing experience
- - Previous security clearance