Quality Inspector (CMM)

Cox Marine; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee mentoring programme

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Financial planning services

Flexitime

Free parking

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Cox Marine is seeking a Quality Inspector in Shoreham-by-Sea to ensure incoming components meet inspection plans, CAD data and drawings. You will operate CMM equipment, use hand tools and document results while maintaining calibration and accuracy across the inspection process.

Responsibilities include raising nonconformances, updating the Epicor MRP system, and supporting the quality team with problem solving. The role demands attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Extensive experience with hand inspection equipment.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Able to work in a team under pressure and with good humour.
• Willingness to adjust hours to meet production demand.
• Experience with CMM and surface roughness measurements.
• Engineering apprenticeship is desirable; practical experience considered.
• Knowledge of Teamcenter PLM and Epicor MRP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming components per inspection plans, CAD data and drawings.
• Operate, set up and modify CMM programs (Zeiss Calypso) and use hand tools.
• Ensure measurement equipment is calibrated and verified.
• Raise nonconformances and document results.
• Update Epicor MRP system and maintain records.
• Maintain a safe, healthy work environment and follow procedures.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Hand inspection

MS Office proficiency

CMM measurement

Surface roughness

CMM programming

Team player

Flexible hours

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

Epicor MRP

Job description

Reporting to the Quality team, the successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting incoming components and subassemblies to inspection plans, CAD data and engineering drawings using CMM and other hand tool equipment. The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all measurement and inspection equipment is calibrated or verified as appropriate.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• CMM Operation & Programming: Set up, run, and modify inspection programs using CMM software. (Zeiss Calypso)
• Inspecting incoming parts, materials and plating using specifications.
• Conducting visual inspection and measurements where required.
• Rejecting nonconforming materials and raising reject paperwork.
• Notifying the Buyer/ Supplier Quality Engineer & Programme Engineer of nonconformances.
• Documenting inspection results by completing reports if required.
• Updating the MRP system, Epicor.
• Maintaining the calibration of measurement equipment.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, by following standards and procedures.

3. BEHAVIOURAL STANDARDS

• An organised self-starter and logical thinker.
• Clear positive work ethic with a desire to get the job done.
• Contribute and take on new inspection techniques as and when needed.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to deal effectively and considerately with a wide variety of individuals.
• An enthusiastic, positive, calm and accommodating approach to work and changing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• A high level of attention to detail, with an aspiration to deliver technical excellence.
• Commitment to achieving the company’s long-term business objectives and succeeding as a team.

4. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Fully conversant with engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
• Extensive experience in the use of hand inspection equipment.
• Numerate and computer literate in standard Microsoft Office software packages.
• The ability to work as part of a team, under pressure and with a good sense of humour.
• A flexible approach on working hours if needed to satisfy demand for production.
• Experienced with CMM measurement, and measuring surface roughness.
• Full engineering apprenticeship would be useful, but proven engineering experience would be considered.
• Knowledge / experience in Teamcenter PLM software and Epicor MRP system will be useful, but training can be provided.

Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)