CMM Programmer/Quality Inspector
Salary £19.53 ph
Hours of work 37 per week
Start and finish times
Monday to Thursday - 07:00 - 16:45
Role Purpose
To ensure the dimensional conformance of aerospace components using advanced metrology equipment and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). This role is responsible for creating, validating, and maintaining CMM programs, performing in-process and final inspections, and supporting continuous improvement activities aligned with SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) performance requirements.
The CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector plays a key role in maintaining compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.
Key Responsibilites
1. Safety
- Adhere to all site safety policies and safe working procedures.
- Ensure safe operation of measurement equipment and handling of components.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment faults, or hazards
- Support 6S workplace standards within the quality inspection and CMM areas.
2. Quality
- Program and operate CMM machines using PC-DMIS.
- Create accurate, repeatable, and efficient measurement routines.
- Conduct in-process, first-off, and final inspections using CMM, height gauges, micrometres, and other metrology tools.
- Generate inspection reports.
- Maintain calibration and proper handling of inspection equipment.
- Investigate non-conformances, support root cause analysis, and contribute to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain fully traceable inspection records in accordance with AS9100 / ISO9001.
3. Cost
- Reduce rework and scrap through accurate measurement and timely feedback to production.
- Optimise CMM programs to reduce inspection cycle times while maintaining accuracy.
- Support waste-reduction activities, including identifying variation and inefficiencies.
- Ensure tools and gauges are used and maintained responsibly to avoid damage or loss.
4. Delivery
- Provide timely inspection support to maintain production flow and customer delivery schedules.
- Prioritise inspection workload based on SQCDP targets and production demands.
- Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues quickly.
- Ensure all CMM programs are correctly stored, version-controlled, and accessible to support uninterrupted operations.
5. People
- Support training and development of operators in basic metrology and quality awareness.
- Communicate inspection outcomes and quality concerns clearly and constructively.
- Promote a positive culture of right-first-time and continuous improvement.
Role Requirements
Essential:
- Proven experience in CMM programming (PC-DMIS or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings.
- Experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or similar high-accuracy manufacturing environment.
- Ability to use a broad range of inspection tools.
- Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO9001 quality systems.
Desirable:
- Experience with MSA (Measurement System Analysis).
- Experience producing data to support AS9102 FAIRs.
- Apprenticeship or NVQ in engineering or metrology.
Benefits of working at ÌÇÐÄTV¹ÙÍø
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
- On Site Parking
- Company Pension
