Quality Inspector - CMM (Days)

Recruit Engineering; Denham; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected precision engineering company in Denham seeks a Quality Inspector with experience in precision manufacturing. The ideal candidate will perform inspections using CMMs and manual tools, ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Strong communication and detail-oriented skills are essential for this full-time, permanent role offering a competitive salary of £35,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in precision manufacturing or engineering inspection.
• Proficient with manual inspection tools.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspection of precision-engineered components.
• Create, edit, and run CMM programs.
• Maintain accurate inspection records.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

CMM programming and operation

Understanding of engineering drawings

Geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)

Competent IT skills

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

CMM

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

Job description

Overview

Quality Inspector - CMM (Days)

Location: Denham

Salary: £35,000

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspection of precision-engineered components using both manual measuring tools and CMMs.
• Create, edit, and run CMM programs to verify components against engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and update relevant systems and databases.
• Support Lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and quality procedures.

About you

• Proven experience working in precision manufacturing or engineering inspection.
• Proficient in the use of CMMs (programming and operation) and manual inspection tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Completed an engineering apprenticeship or hold an equivalent qualification (desirable).

The ideal candidate

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent accuracy and manual dexterity.
• A strong communicator who works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality results.

If you're an experienced CMM Quality Inspector seeking a stable role with a respected precision engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

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