CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector

Mazco Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality production through CMM programming and hands-on manual inspection. Candidates should have proven experience with CMM equipment and a solid understanding of quality standards. The role offers a 40-hour work week with negotiable salary based on experience and long-term stability in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Negotiable salary based on experience

Long-term stability

Supportive team

Modern inspection equipment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CMM Programmer, Metrology Engineer, or Quality Inspector.
• Strong ability to programme and operate CMMs (Aberlink, LK, Faro Arm or similar).
• Solid understanding of quality standards and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Carrying out first-off inspection and in-process checks.
• Performing manual inspection using precision measuring tools.

Skills

CMM programming

Metrology equipment operation

Quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

LK Altera C Coordinate Measurement Machines

Aberlink

Faro Arm

Job description

Mazco Recruitment is partnering with a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Portsmouth to recruit an experienced CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast‑paced, high‑specification engineering environment working across complex components for demanding industries.

The Role

You will play a key part in ensuring high‑quality, right‑first‑time production through both CMM programming/operation and hands‑on manual inspection.

Responsibilities include:

• Programming and operating CMM equipment, including LK Altera C Coordinate Measurement Machines
• Using Aberlink, Faro Arm and other metrology software/systems
• Carrying out first‑off inspection, in‑process checks, and final inspection
• Performing manual inspection using micrometers, verniers, height gauges, shadowgraphs, etc.
• Supporting a busy quality department in a fast‑paced precision manufacturing environment
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running with:

• Proven experience as a CMM Programmer, Metrology Engineer, or Quality Inspector
• Strong ability to programme and operate CMMs (Aberlink, LK, Faro Arm or similar)
• Solid understanding of quality standards and inspection methods
• Confidence working independently and within a team

What's On Offer

• Day shift working (late shift also considered for the right candidate)
• 40‑hour week
• Salary negotiable based on experience
• Long‑term stability with a growing engineering firm
• Supportive team and modern inspection equipment