CMM Quality Inspector

Optical Precision; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Optical Precision in Kent is seeking a skilled CMM Quality Inspector to ensure components meet dimensional and quality standards from incoming material to finished assemblies.

You will raise inspection sheets, conduct regular CNC patrol checks, and verify material certifications while maintaining calibration records. A strong attention to detail and familiarity with metrology are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous QC/inspection experience within precision engineering or CNC machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with a range of precision measuring equipment and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Raise and complete QC inspection sheets for planned jobs.
• Carry out patrol inspections of CNC machines regularly.
• Inspect components against drawings, specifications and mating parts.
• Identify and report quality issues and work with production to resolve them.
• Maintain and verify inspection equipment and calibration records.
• Ensure material certification and traceability are documented.

Skills

QC inspection

Reading drawings

Metrology

Attention to detail

CMM awareness

Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Sage / MRP systems

Job description

Optical Precision - Aylesford, Kent

CMM Quality Inspector

Salary: £ 38.000 - 42.000 Per Annum, Plus Overtime & Benefits | Permanent

Working hours: Day shift, 07:30-16:00

Optical Precision is looking for an experienced CMM Quality Inspector to join our growing company in Kent.

Purpose of the Role

To ensure components produced in the machine shop meet the required standards for dimensions, quantity, material, surface finish and overall quality, from incoming material through to finished and assembled products.

CMM Quality Inspector - Main Responsibilities

• Raise and complete QC inspection sheets for planned jobs.
• Carry out regular patrol inspections of CNC machines, typically every 2 hours or as required.
• Inspect components against engineering drawings, specifications and mating parts.
• Identify and report quality issues and work with the production team to resolve them.
• Develop product knowledge to eventually carry out final inspection of completed assemblies.
• Maintain and verify inspection equipment and calibration records.
• Inspect incoming materials against purchase orders and check material certification and traceability, including PED/PE(S)R** requirements.
• Book materials into Sage, allocate them to the correct jobs and resolve quantity discrepancies with suppliers.
• Book finished components in and ensure jobs are correctly closed.
• Assist with QC of welded DIFs and record leak-test results.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

CMM Quality Inspector - Candidate Requirements

• Previous QC/inspection experience within a precision engineering or CNC machining environment.
• Good understanding of CNC machining and the ability to recognise potential manufacturing issues.
• Confident and competent using a range of precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, height gauges, thread gauges, etc.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Experience with Sage or other MRP/manufacturing systems would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of material certification and traceability would be advantageous.
• Basic mechanical assembly knowledge would be beneficial.
• CMM experience would be an advantage, as we are looking to develop our inspection capabilities and may introduce a CMM in the future.
• A stable and reliable employment history

CMM Quality Inspector - Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Overtime is not normally expected for this position, where overtime is required, it will be paid at 1.5× the standard hourly rate.
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave increases by 1 day per year of service, up to 30 days plus bank holidays
• Optional EV salary sacrifice scheme