Lead CMM Programmer & Quality Inspector

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manufacturer Training

Enhanced Overtime

Days Only

Free On-Site Parking

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector (CMM Programming) in Bridgwater. You will oversee the inspection department, program CMMs, and guide a team to ensure components meet engineering specifications and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on inspection, continual improvement, and AS9100 compliance. This position offers 38,000–42,000 GBP per year, manufacturer training, enhanced overtime, days only, and free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality function.
• Background in a precision machining environment.
• Experience programming CMM machinery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inspection activities, allocating workloads and ensuring production priorities are met.
• Lead and support a team of Quality Inspectors, providing technical guidance and assistance.
• Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections on precision‑engineered components.
• Inspect incoming materials and externally manufactured parts against engineering specifications.
• Operate and program CMMs and other precision measuring equipment to verify component accuracy.
• Support internal audits and compliance with AS9100 quality management requirements.

Skills

Quality control

CMM programming

Team leadership

Inspection

Tools

CMM machinery

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector (CMM Programming) in Bridgwater. You will oversee the inspection department, program CMMs, and guide a team to ensure components meet engineering specifications and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on inspection, continual improvement, and AS9100 compliance. This position offers 38,000–42,000 GBP per year, manufacturer training, enhanced overtime, days only, and free on-site parking.