CMM Engineer. Job in Nottingham Education & Training Jobs

Anne Corder Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CMM Engineer to join a metrology team in Nottingham. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in CMM programming and a strong background in engineering or quality. This role focuses on customer-facing applications and training, combining technical programming and support. If you excel at interpreting engineering drawings and providing technical guidance, we invite you to apply for this exciting role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming CMMs in a production or applications environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and measurement principles.
• Confident working onsite with customers and providing technical support.

Responsibilities

• Programming and supporting CMM inspections using industry-standard software.
• Producing clear, accurate inspection reports and explaining results to customers.
• Delivering CMM software demonstrations and customer training.

Skills

CMM programming

Customer training

Technical support

Measurement principles

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

Background in engineering, metrology, or quality

Tools

PC-DMIS

PolyWorks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CMM Engineer to join our established metrology team. This role is ideal for someone already working in a CMM programming, applications, or quality engineering position who is looking to step into a broader, more customer‑facing applications and training role within a specialist metrology environment.

Job Title: CMM Engineer

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 PA

The position is varied and consultative in nature, combining technical CMM programming, measurement support, customer training, and onsite engineering support. You will work closely with customers across a range of high‑precision industries, delivering practical solutions and expert technical guidance. There is also a clear pathway for the successful candidate to further develop as a software trainer and technical consultant, supported by an experienced team.

CMM Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Programming and supporting CMM inspections using industry‑standard software
• Interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements
• Producing clear, accurate inspection reports and explaining results to customers
• Providing technical and software support via remote tools, phone, and onsite visits
• Delivering CMM software demonstrations and customer training
• Carrying out onsite consultancy, measurement support, and business reviews
• Using portable measuring arms and scanning technologies where required
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers
• Supporting internal sales and business development activities
• Liaising with service, sales, and technical teams to deliver customer solutions
• Managing your own workload, deadlines, and travel commitments

What You’ll Be Learning & Doing as a CMM Engineer

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Learning to program CMMs using industry‑leading software
• Creating clear inspection reports and presenting measurement results
• Supporting customers with technical and software queries (remote and onsite)
• Assisting with demonstrations and eventually delivering customer training
• Carrying out onsite measurement and inspection activities
• Working with portable measuring equipment and scanning technologies
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams
• Managing your workload effectively while working independently

What We’re Looking For

• Background in engineering, metrology, or quality
• Proven experience programming CMMs in a production or applications environment
• Experience with PC‑DMIS, PolyWorks, or comparable CMM software
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and measurement principles
• Confident working onsite with customers and providing technical support
• IT literate, commercially aware, and well organised

If this CMM Engineer sounds like a role that would match your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application in more detail. Applicants working in the following areas would be suitable for this role: Nottingham, Derby, Stapleford, Ilkeston, Ripley and Alfreton.