Proof Inspector

Rolls-Royce; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Rolls-Royce as a Proof Inspector at the Precision Casting Facility, responsible for the proof inspection of turbine blades. You'll utilize advanced CMM and GOM systems, ensuring quality standards and accuracy in aerospace components. This role offers excellent development prospects within a renowned innovative company.

Benefits

Bonus

Childcare Vouchers

Employee Support Assistance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Operating and Programming CMM machines required.
• Casting, Machining & Tooling Drawing Appreciation needed.
• First Principles Measurement with precision tools essential.

Responsibilities

• Programme and operate CMM and GOM systems for blade inspection.
• Conduct First Article Inspection on new blades.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance Standards.

Skills

CMM Operating and Programming

Programming in Polyworks or CAD

Trigonometry Calculations

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

CMM Machines

Polyworks Software

GOM ScanBox

Job description

Job Description

Proof Inspector

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Precision casting facility for a Proof Inspector. The Precision Casting Facility manufactures single crystal and directionally solidified turbine blades for civil aerospace.

As a Proof Inspector, you’ll be responsible for the proof inspection of blades / fixtures and associated equipment in relation to blade inspection, working to blade, tooling, manufacture and finish drawings.

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry – and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world; we’re keeping the world flying.

Key Accountabilities

• Will be required to programme a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) thorough MCOSOMOS Mitutoyo software, to enable the creation of calibration programmes for fixtures, model blades, Op proving and FAIR programmes to validate the production inspection processes.
• Will be required to programme 3D structured light system (GOM ScanBox,) and analyse the data using Polyworks IMInspect software for supporting calibration, tooling, reference data collection, and FAIR programme support to validate the production inspection process.
• Work closely with Operations and Engineering in order to ensure work prioritisation and timely shop floor support with CMM and GOM asset and programmes troubleshooting as required.
• Using inspection and sine tables, ball pins, slip gauges, various micrometers, verniers, height gauges, etc. Making in-depth calculations; trigonometry and mathematical formula, using a calculator.
• Carry out First Article Inspection (FAI) on all new blades, using ‘free’ table set ups in order to prove the integrity of production and inspection fixtures.
• Meeting all blade inspection standards, Quality Assurance Standard (QAS) audit of blade records, storing and recording master blades. Conforming to expect inspection and quality disciplines. Have personalised stamp for records purposes.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience in Operating and Programming CMM machines.
• Experience in programming in Polyworks or other CAD software.
• Casting, Machining and Tooling Drawing Appreciation including geometric and dimensional tolerancing (ASME & ISO Standards).
• Trigonometry calculations including compound angles.
• First Principles Measurement using sine tables, height gauges, sine bars and slip gauges etc.
• NVQ Level 3 time served.
  
  

We offer excellent development prospects, along with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, childcare vouchers, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

Job Category

Factory Staff

Posting Date

04 Jul 2025; 00:07

Posting End Date

17 Jul 2025