Lead QC Inspector: Metrology & CMM Innovation

Orange Recruitment (United Kingdom); Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Technical leadership role

Exposure to new inspection technology

Job summary

M-CNC in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced QC Inspector Lead to join our Quality team and drive inspection capability improvements, including CMM programming and metrology.

You will lead the inspection function, develop methods, work with Aberlink CMMs and 3D laser scanning, and support AS9100/compliance while mentoring other inspectors.

This role offers technical responsibility, exposure to new technology, and a path to shape quality practices across the business.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in QC inspection or metrology within a precision engineering environment.
• Proven experience operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T and geometric tolerances.
• Experience using a range of metrology equipment and advanced measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, interim and final inspections, ensuring products meet customer specifications and engineering drawing requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and support to the wider QC inspection team.
• Create, modify and verify CMM programmes, ensuring measurement strategies are accurate and effective.
• Develop, review and improve inspection plans, methods and measurement techniques.
• Lead development of metrology capabilities including Aberlink CMMs and 3D laser scanning technology.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new inspection technologies and improve inspection efficiency.
• Complete FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION REPORTS (FAIRs), AS9102, PPAP and other customer quality documentation.
• Investigate non-conformances, support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Improve inspection processes to reduce times and enhance right-first-time performance.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to resolve challenges.
• Support training and technical development of other inspectors.
• Ensure inspection equipment is maintained and calibrated.

Skills

QC inspection

Metrology

CMM programming

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Tools

Aberlink CMM

3D laser scanning

Measurement techniques

Job description

M-CNC in Bridgwater is seeking an experienced QC Inspector Lead to join our Quality team and drive inspection capability improvements, including CMM programming and metrology.

You will lead the inspection function, develop methods, work with Aberlink CMMs and 3D laser scanning, and support AS9100/compliance while mentoring other inspectors.

This role offers technical responsibility, exposure to new technology, and a path to shape quality practices across the business.