Precision QC Inspector: Metrology, CMM & GD&T

Orange Recruitment (United Kingdom); Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to work with new metrolg

Supportive working environment

Job summary

M-CNC is seeking a QC Inspector to join its quality team in Bridgwater. The role focuses on conducting first-off, interim and final inspections to ensure components meet drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

You will use a range of metrology equipment including CMMs, interpret GD&T, and contribute to FAIRs, AS9102 and PPAP documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with Quality, Production and Manufacturing Engineering teams and drive a right‑first‑time culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection, ideally within a precision engineering or machining environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of GD&T and geometric tolerances.
• Experience using CMM measuring equipment, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Good knowledge of metrology equipment and measurement techniques.
• Ability to select appropriate measuring equipment for different inspection requirements.
• Understanding of inspection plans and quality documentation.
• Experience with FAIRs, AS9102 and PPAP would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and Quality Management Systems would be beneficial.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Confidence using computers and accurately recording information.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong eye for detail and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, interim and final inspections to ensure components meet engineering drawing and customer requirements.
• Inspect incoming materials, components and externally supplied products against relevant specifications and purchase orders.
• Complete FAIRs, AS9102, PPAP and ISIR documentation where required.
• Follow approved inspection plans, engineering drawings and quality procedures, ensuring all inspection requirements are met.
• Record inspection results using 1factory and other business systems.
• Use a range of metrology equipment and measurement techniques to verify product conformity.
• Operate CMM equipment and carry out measurement activities using approved programmes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T and geometric tolerances.
• Identify, record and report non-conforming products, ensuring they are correctly controlled.
• Support investigations into internal and external rejects, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to resolve inspection and quality issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes and promote a right-first-time approach.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure measuring equipment is handled correctly and any issues are reported.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

GD&T understanding

CMM experience

Metrology equipment

Inspection plans

Data recording

Team collaboration

Tools

1factory

Job description

M-CNC is seeking a QC Inspector to join its quality team in Bridgwater. The role focuses on conducting first-off, interim and final inspections to ensure components meet drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

You will use a range of metrology equipment including CMMs, interpret GD&T, and contribute to FAIRs, AS9102 and PPAP documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with Quality, Production and Manufacturing Engineering teams and drive a right‑first‑time culture.