Quality Inspector (CMM) - Precision Engineering

Pact Engineering; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

Overtime

Training and development

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Team environment

Job summary

Pact Engineering in Luton is seeking a Quality Inspector (CMM) to uphold our high-precision standards. You will inspect components and finished products, read complex drawings, and operate CMMs such as Aberlink to ensure conformance to specifications.

The role suits an experienced inspector or a competent engineer stepping into quality, with training and development available in a well-run machine shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within a precision engineering environment.
• Experience programming and operating Aberlink CMMs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 quality standards.
• Good communication and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Inspect precision components and finished products against specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Use precision measurement equipment including micrometers, gauges and CMM.
• Identify and report non-conforming components.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Identify defects, support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Work with production teams to improve manufacturing quality and reduce defects.
• Support development and maintenance of quality procedures and ISO9001 standards.

Skills

Quality inspection

Aberlink CMM

GD&T

ISO9001

Communication

Tools

Aberlink CMM

Job description

Quality Inspector (CMM) - Precision Engineering

Salary: £18-£21 per hour, depending on experience

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Working pattern: Full-time, permanent - 40 hours (Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2pm)

About the role

Pact Engineering is a long-established, family-owned precision engineering company producing high-quality, complex components for the motorsport, food production and wider manufacturing sectors. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a skilled Quality Inspector to help maintain the standards our customers rely on.

This suits an experienced inspector, or a competent engineer ready to step into a dedicated quality role, who wants to develop within a well-run machine shop.

What you'll be doing

• Inspecting precision components and finished products against specification
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Using precision measurement equipment including micrometers, gauges and CMM
• Identifying and reporting non-conforming components
• Producing detailed inspection reports and quality documentation
• Identifying defects, supporting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Working with production teams to improve manufacturing quality and reduce defects
• Supporting the development and maintenance of quality procedures and ISO9001 standards

What you'll bring

• Experience in quality inspection within a precision engineering environment
• Experience programming and operating Aberlink Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO9001
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

What's on offer

• Permanent, full-time position with an early Friday finish
• Regular overtime available (non-contractual)
• Ongoing training and development
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free on-site parking, with Luton rail and bus stations close by
• A stable, friendly team in an established business

You may have experience of the following: Quality Inspector, CMM Inspector, CMM Programmer, Quality Control Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Goods Inspector, Precision Engineering Inspector, Quality Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Quality Technician