Precision Quality Inspector – Aerospace Metrology & CMM

Rise Technical Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Inspector in Bedford, commutable from Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, and Milton Keynes. The role offers £41,280 plus company benefits and days off. You will inspect precision components in a high-precision manufacturing setting for aerospace customers.

You will use CMMs with PC-DMIS, interpret drawings with GD&T, and contribute to continuous improvement with design and manufacturing teams. Experience in metrology is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection or metrology in manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Proficient with CMMs and PC-DMIS programming.
• Knowledge of Leica scanning, PolyWorks and GD&T standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of precision components, assemblies and sub-assemblies using manual and automated inspection equipment.
• Operate and program CMM equipment using PC-DMIS, Leica scanning and PolyWorks software.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T specs to ensure tolerances and standards.
• Complete inspection reports, identify non-conformances and work with teams to resolve issues.
• Support project delivery, maintain inspection equipment and participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality inspection

Metrology

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

CMM programming

Leica scanning

Education

ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

PC-DMIS

Leica scanning

PolyWorks

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Inspector in Bedford, commutable from Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton, and Milton Keynes. The role offers £41,280 plus company benefits and days off. You will inspect precision components in a high-precision manufacturing setting for aerospace customers.

You will use CMMs with PC-DMIS, interpret drawings with GD&T, and contribute to continuous improvement with design and manufacturing teams. Experience in metrology is essential.