Inspector

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Technical training

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Long-term career stability

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a skilled CMM Inspector in Leicestershire to join its aerospace quality team. You will inspect precision components using CMM and manual methods, ensuring compliance with customer and company standards.

The role is permanent with a day shift rotating pattern, offering exposure to complex aerospace parts and opportunities for continuous improvement and NPI support.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have previous CMM inspection experience within precision engineering or a similar manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake CMM, manual, visual and final inspections
• Evaluate CMM data and make accurate inspection decisions
• Use hard gauges, DTIs and other manual inspection equipment
• Complete first-off, patrol and final inspections
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Develop and improve CMM inspection methods
• Support New Product Introduction projects
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records
• Report non-conformances and liaise with production and quality teams
• Support 5S, Lean and continuous improvement activities

Skills

CMM inspection

Precision engineering

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings

Documentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Aerospace experience

Tools

CMM equipment

DTIs

Job description

Pay

Pay: £15.50-£19.50 per hour

Job Description

CMM Inspector

Location

Leicestershire

Commutable from: Loughborough, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Market Harborough, Coalville and Melton Mowbray

Salary

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours

Day shift - rotating pattern

The rotating pattern includes regular blocks of between two and five consecutive days off:

• 2 on/4 off
• 3 on/2 off
• 2 on/5 off
• 2 on/3 off
• 2 on/2 off
• 3 on/4 off

Job Type

Permanent

Opportunity

An established aerospace engineering business is looking for an experienced CMM Inspector to join its specialist quality team.

You will inspect precision-manufactured components using CMM and manual inspection equipment, ensuring they meet company and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake CMM, manual, visual and final inspections
• Evaluate CMM data and make accurate inspection decisions
• Use hard gauges, DTIs and other manual inspection equipment
• Complete first-off, patrol and final inspections
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Develop and improve CMM inspection methods
• Support New Product Introduction projects
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records
• Report non-conformances and liaise with production and quality teams
• Support 5S, Lean and continuous improvement activities

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must have previous CMM inspection experience within precision engineering or a similar manufacturing environment.

• Previous CMM inspection experience
• Background in precision engineering or quality inspection
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working to documented quality procedures
• Strong understanding of inspection and acceptance criteria
• Excellent attention to detail
• Accurate record-keeping and organisational skills
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience within aerospace manufacturing, visual inspection, NPI or inspecting precision-machined components would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent position
• Day-shift rotating pattern with regular blocks of time off
• Opportunity to develop your CMM and inspection expertise
• Exposure to complex aerospace components
• Technical training and development opportunities
• Long-term career stability
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location

In person