Lead Quality Inspector (CMM Programming)

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

Lead Quality Inspector (CMM Programming)

£38,000 - £42,000 + Manufacturer Training + Enhanced Overtime + Days Only + Free On-Site Parking

Bridgwater

Are you a Quality Inspector, or Quality Engineer, who has CMM programming experience, looking to take the next step in your career?

On offer is the opportunity to join an established precision engineering manufacturer specialising in CNC machining and the production of high-quality engineered components. Supplying into the Aerospace, Defence and Rail industries, the company continually invests in the latest technology.

You will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the inspection department, coordinating workloads and ensuring manufactured components meet engineering specifications and customer requirements.

Working closely with the Quality Manager and wider production teams, you will carry out hands‑on inspections, operate CMM equipment, review quality documentation and support the investigation of non‑conformances, whilst providing technical guidance and development to the inspection team.

The suitable candidate will have background working in a Quality function whilst having experience programming CMM machinery.

The Role

• 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
• Monday to Friday, 42.5 hours a week

The Person

• Experience working in a quality function
• Background in a precision machining environment
• Experience programming CMM Machinery

Reference Number: BBBH28031

Keywords: Quality Control Team Leader, Quality Team Leader, Senior Quality Inspector, Quality Inspector, Lead Inspector, Inspection Supervisor, CMM Inspector, CMM Programmer, Precision Engineering, CNC Machining, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Dimensional Inspection, Metrology, GD&T, Engineering Drawings, First Article Inspection, FAIR, AS9102, AS9100, PPAP, Non-Conformance, NCR, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Bridgwater

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.