Senior Quality Inspector: CMM Lead & Process Improvement

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Enhanced pension

Sick pay

Benenden health cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Training and development pathways

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts portal

Life cover

Job summary

Morgan Jones is recruiting for a growing precision manufacturer in Staplehurst, Kent, to appoint a hands-on Senior Quality Inspector. You will lead inspection activities, operate and program CMMs, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance while mentoring others.

This senior role offers progression into process improvement and technical leadership within a precision manufacturing environment, with opportunities to shape quality processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
• Strong CMM programming and operation experience.
• Senior or lead inspection background.
• Excellent drawing and GD&T interpretation.
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Detailed inspection of precision sheet metal components and assemblies.
• Operate and program CMM equipment.
• First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Raising and supporting NCRs and corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate inspection and quality records.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Mentoring junior inspectors and advising production teams.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM programming

CMM operation

Senior/lead inspection

GD&T interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

CMM

Job description

Morgan Jones is recruiting for a growing precision manufacturer in Staplehurst, Kent, to appoint a hands-on Senior Quality Inspector. You will lead inspection activities, operate and program CMMs, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance while mentoring others.

This senior role offers progression into process improvement and technical leadership within a precision manufacturing environment, with opportunities to shape quality processes and contribute to continuous improvement.