We are currently recruiting for experienced CMM Programmers / Engineers to support a major engineering and manufacturing programme based at our client's site in Preston.
This is an initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension.
The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions, with responsibility for CMM programming, dimensional measurement, programme optimisation and manufacturing support.
This position would suit a proactive, self-motivated engineer with strong CMM programming experience gained within aerospace, precision engineering or another high-quality manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile, develop and update CMM programmes for multi-sized components using CATIA V5.
- Create prove-out documentation and support try-outs of new CMM programmes.
- Update and optimise existing CMM programmes.
- Interpret complex engineering drawings, customer specifications, dimensional standards and tolerances.
- Support dimensional measurement and inspection activities.
- Assist with production processes, material flow and machine utilisation.
- Liaise closely with operations, manufacturing and quality teams.
- Deliver engineering outputs in line with programme deadlines and quality requirements.
- Support Right First Time and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
- Attend technical and programme reviews when required.
- Work in accordance with relevant QMS and customer quality requirements.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience programming CMMs for manufactured components.
- Strong understanding of dimensional measurement systems and principles.
- Experience using CATIA V5.
- Knowledge of quality processes, dimensional standards and tolerancing.
- Experience undertaking Gauge R&R statistical studies and producing verification reports.
- Ability to support the design of fixtures for accurate and repeatable measurements.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong understanding of process, tooling and measurement requirements.
About You
- You will be a proactive engineer who is comfortable working autonomously while contributing as part of a wider engineering team.
- You'll have strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality and external stakeholders.
- An Engineering degree or equivalent qualification, combined with practical engineering and manufacturing experience, is preferred.
- Previous aerospace experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other high-precision manufacturing industries will also be considered.