CMM Inspector

TXM Recruit; Pennington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days leave

Profit-sharing scheme

Health cash plan

Wellbeing services

Career development

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a skilled CMM Inspector for its manufacturing facility in Lymington, Hampshire. You will inspect precision components using CMM and manual equipment, adjust programs, perform in-process and final inspections, and contribute to quality records.

The role requires at least three years in high-precision manufacturing, experience with CMMs, GD&T, and reading engineering drawings. Experience with Mitutoyo CMM, COSMOS or PC‑DMIS is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Three years in high-precision manufacturing or engineering
• Experience as CMM/Quality/Dimensional Inspector
• Proficient with CMMs and inspection programs
• Strong GD&T knowledge and ability to read drawings
• Ability to interpret complex tolerances and GD&T
• Experience completing first-off, in-process and final inspections
• Proficient in using manual measuring equipment
• Eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Inspect precision components using CMM and manual inspection equipment
• Adjust, prove out and write CMM programs as needed
• Perform in-process, first-off and final inspections
• Operate and multi-set CMM equipment
• Interpret drawings, tolerances and GD&T
• Complete inspection records, quality reports and FAIR documentation
• Raise non-conformance reports and support corrective actions
• Review supplier documentation and escalate quality concerns
• Support manufacturing to maintain quality and avoid delays

Skills

CMM inspection

Drawing interpretation

GD&T understanding

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Quality records

Manual inspection

Education

Engineering apprenticeship/ONC/HNC

Equivalent technical qualification

Tools

Mitutoyo CMM

COSMOS

PC-DMIS

Job description

CMM Inspector

Location: Lymington, Hampshire

Hours: 39 hours per week - permanent day shift

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

TXM Recruit is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering business to recruit an experienced CMM Inspector for its manufacturing facility in Lymington.

Part of an international, FTSE-listed engineering group, the company manufactures complex precision components, assemblies and kit sets for the aerospace, defence, nuclear, marine, energy and land systems sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an AS/EN 9100-certified engineering environment equipped with modern manufacturing and inspection technology.

The Role

• Inspecting precision components using CMM and manual inspection equipment
• Adjusting, proving out and, where required, writing CMM programs
• Performing in-process, first-off and final inspections
• Operating and multisetting CMM equipment
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances and GD&T requirements
• Completing inspection records, quality reports, production control plans and FAIR documentation
• Raising non-conformance reports and supporting corrective-action investigations
• Reviewing supplier documentation and escalating quality concerns to the appropriate teams
• Supporting manufacturing operations to maintain quality and avoid production delays

What we are looking for

• At least three years' experience within a high-precision manufacturing or engineering environment
• Previous experience as a CMM Inspector, Quality Inspector or Dimensional Inspector
• Experience operating CMM equipment and adjusting inspection programs
• A strong understanding of CMM inspection methods and best practice
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T and the ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Experience completing first-off, in-process and final inspectionsConfidence using manual measuring and inspection equipment
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail and general IT skills
• The unrestricted right to live and work in the UK

Experience using Mitutoyo CMM equipment, COSMOS or PC-DMIS would be advantageous.

Recognised CMM programmer or operator training is preferred.

An engineering apprenticeship, ONC, HNC or equivalent technical qualification would also be beneficial.

Existing security clearance is desirable but not essential.

Working hours

The permanent dayshift working pattern is Monday to Thursday, 6:45 am-3:30 pm, and Friday, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 34 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Excellent pension and life assurance
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Health cash plan and wellbeing services
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee discounts and recognition schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free on-site parking

TXM Recruit is an equal-opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds