QC Inspector Lead

M-CNC Precision Engineering; Dunball; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to work with new tech

Job summary

M-CNC is seeking an experienced QC Inspector Lead to join our Quality team at M-CNC and play a key role in developing and improving our inspection capabilities. This role focuses on precision engineering inspection, CMM programming and advancing metrology practices.

You will lead inspection activities, provide technical guidance, and help drive right-first-time through developing methods and adopting new inspection technologies, including Aberlink CMMs and 3D laser scanning, 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 metrology equipment and advanced measurement techniques.
• The ability to develop inspection methods and appropriate measurement strategies.
• Experience interpreting complex drawings and resolving measurement discrepancies.
• Good knowledge of quality management systems, ideally including AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience completing FAIRs, AS9102 and other inspection documentation.

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.
• Take a leading role in developing our metrology capabilities, including Aberlink CMMs and our new 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 internal and external non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes, reduce inspection times and enhance right-first-time performance.
• Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical and inspection challenges.
• Support the training and technical development of other inspectors.
• Ensure inspection equipment is maintained, calibrated and used correctly.

Tools

Aberlink CMMs

3D laser scanning

Job description

Location: Bridgwater

Company: M-CNC

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced QC Inspector Lead to join our Quality team at M-CNC and play a key role in developing and improving our inspection capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in precision engineering inspection, CMM programming and metrology who is ready to take on greater technical responsibility.

Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will take a leading role in inspection activities across the business, providing technical guidance to the wider inspection team, improving measurement methods and helping us make the most of our investment in new inspection technologies.

We're particularly interested in someone who enjoys the technical challenges of inspection, understands the importance of accurate measurement and wants to bring fresh ideas to improve processes and drive a right-first-time approach.

Key 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.
• Take a leading role in developing our metrology capabilities, including Aberlink CMMs and our new 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 internal and external non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes, reduce inspection times and enhance right-first-time performance.
• Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical and inspection challenges.
• Support the training and technical development of other inspectors.
• Ensure inspection equipment is maintained, calibrated and used correctly.

About You

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in precision engineering inspection who can bring strong technical knowledge, confidence and a proactive approach to our Quality team.

Ideally, you will have:

• 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.
• The ability to develop inspection methods and appropriate measurement strategies.
• Experience interpreting complex drawings and resolving measurement discrepancies.
• Good knowledge of quality management systems, ideally including AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
• Experience completing FAIRs, AS9102 and other inspection documentation.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• The confidence and ability to share technical knowledge and support the development of others.

Experience with 3D laser scanning technology would be particularly advantageous. Previous supervisory or managerial experience would also be beneficial.

Why Join M-CNC?

This is more than a traditional inspection role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of the technical direction of inspection within the business and help shape the future of our Quality department.

M-CNC is investing in its inspection capabilities and technology, including new 3D laser scanning equipment, and we're looking for someone who can help us maximise these opportunities.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a real impact: Influence and improve inspection processes and quality standards across the business.
• Work with new technology: Develop your experience using a range of metrology equipment, including CMMs and 3D laser scanning.
• Take ownership: Play a leading role in developing our inspection methods and measurement capabilities.
• Share your expertise: Provide technical guidance and help develop the wider inspection team.
• Develop your career: Take on greater technical responsibility within an evolving engineering environment.
• Work collaboratively: Work alongside Quality, Production and Manufacturing Engineering to solve problems and improve performance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 22 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Leave Increase Scheme, with additional days awarded based on length of service, up to 35 days in total (including bank holidays).
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunities to work with new inspection technologies.
• Genuine technical responsibility and the opportunity to influence the development of the inspection function.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced QC Inspector or Metrology Engineer looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, develop your technical expertise and make a genuine difference within an engineering business, we’d love to hear from you.