CMM Technician

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a CMM Technician/Engineer to support facility-based metrology. You will program, measure, and verify components using CMMs and dimensional metrology systems, delivering accurate results to ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

The role is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package. You will work with PC-DMIS, MCOSMOS, MODUS and related calibration software, and interact directly with clients to explain measurement results and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/NVQ4 in engineering or equivalent.
• 3 years in precision metrology or inspection.
• Experience in ISO/IEC 17025 environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimize CMM measurement programs.
• Perform high-precision dimensional inspections with CMMs and GD&T.
• Communicate results to customers and discuss inspection outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and UKAS-accredited procedures.
• Mentor Calibration Technicians, Operators and Apprentices.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Customer communication

Drawing interpretation

First-time-right mindset

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ4 in engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS

MCOSMOS

MODUS

IndySoft

MetCal

Job description

Job Title: CMM Technician / Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Full-time

Benefits

• Comprehensive competitive benefits package

About the Role

This role provides facility-based metrology and inspection support, ensuring customer components and equipment are programmed, measured, and verified safely, accurately, and in accordance with authorized competence, approved procedures, and ISO/IEC 17025 quality requirements. You will deliver a professional, technically competent service using CMM and dimensional metrology systems, operating with the autonomy expected at either Technician or Engineer level while maintaining strong direct interaction with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• CMM Programming & Metrology: Develop, modify, validate, and optimize CMM measurement programs, datum structures, fixturing, and probing methodologies (e.g., PC-DMIS, MCOSMOS, MODUS).
• Inspection & Quality Control: Perform high-precision dimensional inspections using CMMs, portable metrology systems, laser scanners, and CAD models against complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Customer Interaction & Support: Maintain strong direct communication with customers to clarify technical specifications, explain measurement results, and discuss inspection outcomes.
• Quality & Compliance: Execute work within ISO/IEC 17025 and UKAS-accredited environments. Maintain measurement traceability, prepare inspection reports and calibration certificates, manage non-conformities, and support internal/UKAS audits.
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate measurement capability, uncertainty, and dimensional trends to support root-cause investigations. Drive first-time-right principles, procedure development, and efficiency improvements.
• Team Guidance: Provide technical mentoring, guidance, and coaching to Calibration Technicians, Operators, and Apprentices.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: HNC / HND / NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology (or recognized Engineering Apprenticeship). Certifications in PC-DMIS/MCOSMOS/MODUS or ISO GPS/GD&T are desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in precision dimensional metrology or inspection, with a proven track record of developing CMM programs. Background working in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited environment is essential. Experience in Aerospace, Defence, Automotive, or Medical sectors is advantageous.
• Skills: Expert knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T (BS EN ISO 1101 / ASME Y14.5). Excellent verbal and written communication skills for customer-facing technical discussions. Familiarity with FAIR/PPAP processes and ERP/calibration software (e.g., IndySoft, MetCal) is desirable.
• Workplace Focus: High attention to detail, evidence-based decision-making, and strong technical judgment with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.

Application Process

We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don't hear from us within this time, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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