CMM Programmer

The Abbey; Bagnall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Abbey is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer to join our precision engineering team. You will program and operate CMMs using PC-DMIS, generate inspection programs from CAD data, and perform detailed dimensional inspections on manufactured parts.

You will interpret engineering drawings, apply GD&T, and maintain accurate quality records while supporting investigations into defects with production and engineering colleagues. This role is on-site with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quality Inspector/CMM Programmer or CMM Inspector.
• Strong PC-DMIS programming experience.
• Ability to create CMM programs from CAD models.
• Good reading of engineering drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Programme and operate CMM machines using PC-DMIS.
• Create new CMM inspection programmes from 3D CAD models.
• Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspection of components.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, tolerances and GD&T.
• Maintain inspection records and report non-conformities.
• Support investigations into quality issues with the team.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Dimensional inspection

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

CMM Programmer

2026-09-13T01:13:44

Abbey Hulton

Staffordshire

GB

ST2 8

Any

2026-10-13T03:34:49.193

Job Description

Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer PC-DMIS

Salary: £20.00 per hour Overtime: Paid at 1.5x Shift: Permanent Days

Working Hours
Monday - Thursday: 07:##:## - 15:30
2 x 10-minute paid breaks
30-minute unpaid lunch break
Friday: 07:## - 12:30
Additional overtime may be required when workload demands.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer to join an established inspection team within a precision engineering/manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate must have hands-on experience programming CMMs using PC-DMIS, with the ability to create new inspection programs for new components directly from CAD models.

Alongside CMM programming, you will carry out dimensional inspection of manufactured components, interpret engineering drawings and support the wider quality and inspection function.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme and operate CMM machines using PC-DMIS


• Create new CMM inspection programmes from 3D CAD models


• Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspection of manufactured components


• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T


• Inspect components using CMMs and conventional measuring equipment


• Produce and review dimensional inspection reports


• Identify and report non-conforming components


• Support investigations into quality issues and manufacturing defects


• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve dimensional or quality concerns


• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records


• Support the wider inspection team and complete additional overtime when required

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, CMM Programmer or CMM Inspector


• Strong experience programming CMMs using PC-DMIS


• Able to create CMM programmes for new parts from CAD models


• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings


• Good understanding of dimensional tolerances and GD&T


• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, height gauges, and bore gauges


• Experience inspecting precision-engineered or machined components

Desirable

• Background within CNC machining, precision engineering, aerospace, automotive or another high-tolerance manufacturing environment


• Experience with first article inspection / FAIRs


• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100

Package

• Early finish on Fridays


• Overtime available at 1.5x rate


• Opportunity to join an experienced engineering inspection team


• Free on-site parking

Benefits

• Free parking


• On-site parking