At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect precision components using CMM and manual equipment to ensure quality standards.
- Company: Established aerospace engineering business with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, permanent role, technical training, and career stability.
- Other info: Enjoy a rotating day shift pattern with regular time off.
- Why this job: Join a specialist team and develop your skills in aerospace manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Previous CMM inspection experience and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 19.5 - 19.5 £ per hour.
Pay: £15.50-£19.50 per hour
Location: Leicestershire
Commutable from: Loughborough, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Market Harborough, Coalville and Melton Mowbray
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Day shift - rotating pattern
Job Type: Permanent
Applicants must have previous CMM inspection experience within precision engineering or a similar manufacturing environment. The rotating pattern includes regular blocks of between two and five consecutive days off: 2 on/4 off, 3 on/2 off, 2 on/5 off, 2 on/3 off, 2 on/2 off and 3 on/4 off.
The Opportunity
An established aerospace engineering business is looking for an experienced CMM Inspector to join its specialist quality team. You will inspect precision-manufactured components using CMM and manual inspection equipment, ensuring they meet company and customer requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake CMM, manual, visual and final inspections
- Evaluate CMM data and make accurate inspection decisions
- Use hard gauges, DTIs and other manual inspection equipment
- Complete first-off, patrol and final inspections
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Develop and improve CMM inspection methods
- Support New Product Introduction projects
- Maintain accurate inspection and quality records
- Report non-conformances and liaise with production and quality teams
- Support 5S, Lean and continuous improvement activities
Candidate Requirements
- Previous CMM inspection experience
- Background in precision engineering or quality inspection
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Experience working to documented quality procedures
- Strong understanding of inspection and acceptance criteria
- Excellent attention to detail
- Accurate record-keeping and organisational skills
- Good communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience within aerospace manufacturing, visual inspection, NPI or inspecting precision-machined components would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Permanent position
- Day-shift rotating pattern with regular blocks of time off
- Opportunity to develop your CMM and inspection expertise
- Exposure to complex aerospace components
- Technical training and development opportunities
- Long-term career stability
Apply
To apply for the CMM Inspector position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss your application and the next steps.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Inspector employer: Optima UK
Join a leading aerospace engineering company in Leicestershire, where you will not only enjoy a competitive salary and a permanent position but also benefit from a unique rotating shift pattern that allows for regular blocks of time off. Our supportive work culture fosters continuous improvement and technical development, providing you with the opportunity to enhance your CMM and inspection skills while working on complex aerospace components. With a focus on employee growth and long-term career stability, this is an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
