CMM Operations

Select Engineering Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Engineering Limited in Birmingham is seeking an inspector who can operate and program GOM Scanbox and CMMs to perform dimensional inspections of components and assemblies. You will interpret drawings and GD&T, verify calibration, and maintain records while supporting production and engineering teams.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 and time-served apprenticeship, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement, in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in interpreting GD&T, drawings, and customer requirements.
• Strong communication skills to support production and engineering teams.
• Represents a time-served apprenticeship in the field.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program GOM Scanbox equipment for dimensional inspection.
• Operate and program CMMs for dimensional inspection of components and assemblies.
• Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections per quality requirements.
• Produce, analyse and communicate inspection reports using metrology software (Zeiss Calypso, Zeiss Inspect).
• Interpret drawings and GD&T per specifications and customer requirements.
• Verify and maintain inspection equipment in line with calibration and quality system requirements.
• Develop and improve inspection programs, fixtures, and measurement processes.
• Ensure inspection records and documentation are completed and maintained.
• Assist with process improvement within quality and manufacturing functions.
• Support knowledge sharing within the team.
• Work with limited supervision and prioritise workload.

Skills

Communication

QA teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

GOM Scanbox

Zeiss Calypso

Job description

DUTIES:

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and program Zeiss GOM Scanbox Equipment to perform dimensional inspection of components and assemblies.
• Operate and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to perform dimensional inspection of components and assemblies.
• Conduct first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections in accordance with quality requirements.
• Produce, analyse, and communicate dimensional inspection reports using appropriate metrology software. (Zeiss Calypso, Zeiss Inspect etc)
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), specifications, and customer requirements.
• Verify and maintain inspection equipment in line with calibration and quality system requirements.
• Develop and improve inspection programs, fixtures, and measurement processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure inspection records and documentation are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects within the quality and manufacturing functions.
• Actively support the use of knowledge sharing within the team
• Work with limited supervision, prioritising workload and making sound technical decisions within established procedures.

SKILLS:

• Experience programming GOM Scanbox equipment
• Experience programming Zeiss Calypso
• Good communication skills with the ability to support production and engineering teams.

EDUCATION:

• NVQ Level 3, Indentured apprenticeship, time served apprenticeship relevant to the field of work.