CMM Inspector – Precision Engineering

Join the quality department of a well-established precision engineering company in Lymington, inspecting complex high-precision machined components for aerospace, defence, oil & gas, marine and nuclear. 39-hour day shift with an early Friday finish and an excellent benefits package.

The Opportunity

Collide Technical Recruitment is working with a well-established, highly respected precision engineering company based in Lymington, Hampshire, looking to recruit an experienced CMM Inspector to join its quality department.

Our client specialises in the manufacture of complex, high-precision machined components and assemblies for a range of demanding industries, including Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, Marine and Nuclear.

Operating from a modern manufacturing facility equipped with advanced CNC machining and inspection technology, the business has built an excellent reputation for producing high-quality, technically challenging components.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CMM Inspector to join a stable, forward-thinking engineering company offering excellent benefits, long-term career development and a supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections of precision-engineered components
- Operating CMM machines and conventional measuring equipment to inspect components against engineering drawings and specifications
- Adjusting, proving out and modifying existing CMM inspection programs
- Using multiple CMM machines when required to support production demands
- Inspecting components to tight tolerances, ensuring compliance with customer and engineering requirements
- Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, including GD&T
- Completing and maintaining inspection documentation, including FAIRs, critical feature requirements and process control plans
- Identifying non-conforming components and raising quality concerns with the relevant departments
- Supporting investigations into manufacturing defects and corrective actions
- Reviewing supplier inspection documentation and carrying out manual inspection activities
- Working closely with production and quality teams to ensure manufacturing processes are not delayed
- Maintaining a high standard of accuracy, attention to detail and quality throughout all inspection activities

Working Hours

39 hours per week – Day Shift

- Monday to Thursday: 6:45am – 3:30pm
- Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
- 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Enjoy an early finish every Friday and a consistent day-shift working pattern.

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers an excellent benefits package, including:

- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- 34 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
- Excellent company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Profit-sharing scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Health cash plan
- Health and wellbeing services
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee reward and recognition programmes
- Opportunities for training, career progression and professional development

About the Company

Our client is an established precision engineering manufacturer with a strong reputation for producing complex machined components and assemblies for some of the world's most demanding industries.

With advanced manufacturing technology, modern inspection equipment and a commitment to quality, the company provides an excellent environment for skilled engineers and inspectors looking to develop their careers.

The business operates to internationally recognised quality standards, including AS/EN 9100, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and places a strong emphasis on employee development, continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced CMM Inspector with a strong background in precision engineering, CMM inspection and interpreting engineering drawings, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected engineering manufacturer offering stability, excellent benefits and genuine long-term career prospects.

Apply today through Collide Technical Recruitment to find out more about the opportunity.