Quality Inspector – CMM Programming
hace 3 días
Kidderminster
Quality Inspector – CMM Programming 📍 Location: Kidderminster (Onsite) 💰 Competitive salary + enhanced overtime + excellent benefits 🚀 Company: A world leader in rocket propulsion technology The Opportunity We’re looking for a Quality Inspector with strong CMM programming expertise to join a world-class defence manufacturing environment. This role is heavily focused on developing, managing and optimising CMM programs to support the inspection of complex, high-precision aerospace components. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring dimensional conformity from first article through to final assembly, working closely with Quality Engineering, Production and Design teams. What You’ll Do • Create, develop and maintain CMM programs to support FAIRs, in-process and final inspection activities., • Manage CMM probes, software and routines, including debugging programs and preventing collisions., • Produce and maintain First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) using Visual FAIR., • Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T to define robust inspection strategies., • Carry out dimensional inspection of precision components using both CMM and manual metrology equipment (micrometers, height gauges, shadowgraph, etc.)., • Raise NCRs and support root cause and corrective action investigations., • Inspect rework and verify corrective actions prior to release., • Work with Quality Engineering to develop inspection methods for complex or non-standard parts., • Plan and manage your own inspection workload in collaboration with Cell Leaders., • Support internal audits and wider quality improvement initiatives., • Champion safe working practices and escalate concerns where required. What You’ll Bring Essential • Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering background., • Proven hands-on experience programming CMMs in a manufacturing or engineering environment., • Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T., • Experience producing FAIRs and dimensional inspection reports., • Working knowledge of precision measurement tools and techniques., • Experience supporting root-cause analysis (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys). Desirable • HNC (or equivalent) or significant aerospace / defence quality experience., • Experience working within an AS/EN9100 quality management system., • Internal auditor qualification (AS/EN9100)., • Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, Lean or Six Sigma tools. Why Join? You’ll be part of a highly technical, collaborative environment supporting some of the most advanced defence and aerospace products in the world. This is an excellent opportunity for a CMM-focused Quality Inspector to deepen their technical expertise while working on complex, high-integrity components in a long-term, stable industry.