Senior Quality Inspector: Precision Aerospace Metrology

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Benefits

Days off

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Inspector in Bedford, commutable from Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton and Milton Keynes, to join a specialist engineering organisation working on high-precision components in an advanced manufacturing environment.

You will carry out detailed inspections using manual and automated equipment, program CMMs with PC-DMIS, interpret drawings and GD&T, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Inspection or Metrology role within manufacturing or precision engineering.
• Experience using CMM equipment and PC-DMIS programming software.
• Knowledge of Leica scanning, PolyWorks and GD&T standards.
• Relevant engineering qualification (ONC, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• A time-served apprenticeship and 5+ years' experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out detailed inspections of precision‑engineered components, assemblies and sub-assemblies using manual and automated inspection equipment.
• Operating and programming CMM equipment using PC-DMIS, alongside Leica scanning and PolyWorks software.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T specifications to ensure components meet tolerances and customer standards.
• Completing inspection reports, identifying non-conformances and working with manufacturing, design and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Supporting project delivery, maintaining inspection equipment and contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality inspection/metrology

CMM experience

GD&T knowledge

Education

ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

PC-DMIS

Leica scanning

PolyWorks

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Inspector in Bedford, commutable from Kettering, Cambridge, Northampton, Luton and Milton Keynes, to join a specialist engineering organisation working on high-precision components in an advanced manufacturing environment.

You will carry out detailed inspections using manual and automated equipment, program CMMs with PC-DMIS, interpret drawings and GD&T, and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.