CMM Programmer

Jonathan Lee; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

12pm Fridays

Job summary

Jonathan Lee is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer / Inspector to join the Goods Inwards Inspection Laboratory in Shenstone, near Lichfield. The role offers a 50/50 split between CMM programming and hands-on inspection of intricate, high-precision components.

Proven experience with Mitutoyo MCOSMOS is essential, along with the ability to read engineering drawings and perform First Article Inspection in a precision engineering setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a CMM programming and inspection role.
• Hands-on MCOSMOS programming experience essential.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify CMM inspection programmes using Mitutoyo MCOSMOS.
• Carry out detailed dimensional inspection of precision components and sub-assemblies.
• Inspect components against complex drawings, specs and quality requirements.
• Undertake First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Carry out goods-inwards inspection of precision components.
• Perform dimensional audits of assembled engines prior to shipment.
• Analyse CMM results and identify dimensional or quality issues.
• Produce inspection reports and maintain quality records.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality to resolve issues.
• Support development and improvement of CMM programmes and methods.
• Ensure all inspection activity complies with quality procedures.

Skills

CMM programming

CMM inspection

Reading drawings

GD&T

Dimensional measurement

First Article Inspection

Quality reporting

Tools

Mitutoyo MCOSMOS

Job description

CMM Programmer / Inspector

Location: Shenstone, Lichfield

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + strong pension, healthcare & other benefits (12pm finish Fridays)

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced CMM Programmer / Inspector to join the Goods Inwards Inspection Laboratory at a specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Shenstone.

This is a hands-on technical role with an approximately 50/50 split between CMM programming and inspection, working with intricate, high-precision components.

This is not a high-volume, repetitive inspection environment. You will be working with technically complex, precision-engineered components where accurate CMM programming, dimensional measurement and interpretation of engineering drawings are critical.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and modify CMM inspection programmes using Mitutoyo MCOSMOS
• Carry out detailed dimensional inspection of intricate, precision-engineered components and sub-assemblies
• Inspect components against complex engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements
• Undertake First Article Inspection (FAI) activities
• Carry out goods-inwards inspection of precision components
• Perform dimensional audits of assembled engines prior to customer shipment
• Analyse CMM inspection results and identify dimensional or quality issues
• Produce accurate inspection reports and maintain quality records
• Work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to investigate and resolve inspection issues
• Support the development and improvement of CMM programmes and inspection methods
• Ensure all inspection activity is completed accurately and in accordance with internal quality procedures

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience in a CMM programming and inspection role
• Hands-on experience programming Mitutoyo CMMs using MCOSMOS - essential
• Experience inspecting complex, intricate or high-precision components
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Good understanding of dimensional measurement and inspection techniques
• Experience with First Article Inspection
• Knowledge of GD&T / geometric tolerancing
• Experience working within a precision engineering or similarly technically demanding manufacturing environment

Desirable:

• Aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport or other high-precision engineering experience
• Experience inspecting complex machined components and assemblies
• Experience working with tight dimensional tolerances
• Relevant metrology or inspection qualifications

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on technically demanding, high-precision products within a specialist engineering environment.