At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and programme cutting-edge technology for aerospace turbine blades.
- Company: Join Rolls-Royce, a leader in innovation and engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Generous leave, retirement savings, and employee assistance programmes.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diverse perspectives and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a team shaping the future of aerospace technology.
- Qualifications: Advanced engineering apprenticeship and experience with CMM machines preferred.
The predicted salary is between 38330 - 46848 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Precision casting facility for a Proof Inspector. The Precision Casting Facility manufactures single crystal and directionally solidified turbine blades for civil aerospace. As a Proof Inspector, you’ll be responsible for the proof inspection of blades/fixtures and associated equipment in relation to blade inspection, working to blade, tooling, manufacture and finish drawings.
You will be expected to work the following 2 Shift Rotation: Mon – Thurs 6am – 2pm, Friday 6am – 12 noon. Mon – Thurs 1pm – 8.30 pm, Fri 11 – 5pm.
What you will be doing:
- Programme a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) thorough MCOSOMOS Mitutoyo software, to enable the creation of calibration programmes for fixtures, model blades, Op proving and FAIR programmes to validate the production inspection processes.
- Own the removal demand plan for the allocated product.
- Programme 3D structured light system (GOM ScanBox) and analyse the data using Polyworks IMInspect software for supporting calibration, tooling, reference data collection, and FAIR programme support to validate the production inspection process.
- Work closely with Operations and Engineering in order to ensure work prioritisation and timely shop floor support with CMM and GOM asset and programmes troubleshooting as required.
- Using inspection and sine tables, ball pins, slip gauges, various micrometers, verniers, height gauges, etc.
- Making in-depth calculations; trigonometry and mathematical formula, using a calculator.
- Carry out First Article Inspection (FAI) on all new blades, using ‘free’ table set ups in order to prove the integrity of production and inspection fixtures.
- Meeting all blade inspection standards, Quality Assurance Standard (QAS) audit of blade records, storing and recording master blades.
- Conforming to expect inspection and quality disciplines.
- Have personalised stamp for records purposes.
Position qualifications:
- Completed an advanced modern engineering apprenticeship and an NVQ/SVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
Preferred requirements:
- Experience in Operating and Programming CMM machines.
- Experience in programming in Polyworks or other CAD software.
- Casting, Machining and Tooling Drawing Appreciation including geometric and dimensional tolerancing (ASME & ISO Standards).
- Trigonometry calculations including compound angles.
- First Principles Measurement using sine tables, height gauges, sine bars and slip gauges etc.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Closing Date: 16th August 2026
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
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