Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector Precision Engineering | CMM Programming & Dimensional Inspection Location: Draycott, Derbyshire Salary: £35,000–£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience Working hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday Employment type: Permanent, full-time The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector with strong CMM programming skills to join a precision engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable inspection professional who enjoys working hands-on with precision-engineered components, interpreting complex engineering drawings and developing efficient, reliable inspection programmes.

The successful candidate will combine traditional dimensional inspection skills with the ability to programme, operate and optimise Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). They will play an important role in maintaining product conformity, supporting new product introduction and improving inspection processes on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities CMM Programming & Dimensional Inspection Develop and maintain CMM inspection programmes using 3D CAD models and engineering drawings. Create offline CMM programmes and develop CAD models from drawings where required.

Interpret complex engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and customer specifications to establish appropriate inspection methods. Operate and optimise CMM routines to improve inspection efficiency, cycle times and measurement accuracy.

Develop efficient batch inspection routines, including step-and-repeat programmes where appropriate. Create straightforward, user-friendly inspection programmes that can be operated reliably by production personnel. Carry out first-off, in-process and final dimensional inspection of precision-engineered components.

Undertake manual inspection using micrometers, verniers, gauges, height gauges and other precision measuring equipment. Quality Assurance & Documentation Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and support new product introduction (NPI) activities.

Verify components against engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer requirements. Identify, document and report non-conformances, working collaboratively with production and engineering teams to establish root causes and corrective actions.

Maintain accurate inspection records, measurement results and quality documentation. Ensure inspection equipment is appropriately calibrated and used in accordance ...

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