Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer Location: Andover, Hampshire Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum negotiable, depending on experience Benefits:25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompanyQuality Inspector / CMM Programmer Location: Andover, Hampshire Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum negotiable, depending on experience Benefits:25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany pension schemeFree on-site parkingRegular reviews and development supportEmployee annual health surveillance checksPPE and uniform providedModern, well-equipped quality department with cutting-edge inspection technologyStable, long-established precision engineering company with continuous investment in equipment and people Company Profile A highly respected precision engineering business supplying high-quality machined components to industries such as automotive, motorsport, defence, renewable energy, and medical. Known for its technical excellence and investment in new CNC machinery, metrology equipment, and quality systems, the company operates within a modern, well-structured environment where precision and consistency are paramount. With a forward-thinking culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, the business provides an excellent platform for skilled quality professionals to develop their expertise within a stable and growing organisation. Job Profile As the successful Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that all precision components are inspected to the highest standards. You’ll be responsible for both CMM programming and manual inspection, verifying parts against engineering drawings, and supporting the wider quality and production teams. We are prioritising candidates with strong CMM and PC-DMIS programming experience, ideally gained within a precision machining or subcontract engineering environment. You’ll be working with advanced inspection systems in a clean, modern workshop, with the autonomy to identify improvements and maintain exceptional quality standards across small-batch, tight-tolerance work. Duties:Program, set, and operate CMMs Coordinate Measuring Machines using PC-DMIS softwarePerform manual inspection using micrometres, verniers, calipers, and gaugesInterpret engineering drawings, models, and GD&T requirements accuratelyConduct FAIRs First Article Inspection Reports and complete supporting quality documentationWork closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues quickly and effectivelyMaintain inspection records, calibration data, and traceability documentationEnsure all inspection processes comply with internal and customer quality standardsSupport continuous improvement initiatives across the quality function Skills & Attributes:Proven experience as a Quality Inspector, CMM Programmer, or Metrology EngineerCMM programming experience using PC-DMIS essentialStrong understanding of precision machining, CNC processes, and tight-tolerance workAbility to read and interpret detailed engineering drawingsHigh attention to detail and pride in maintaining quality standardsEffective communicator and strong team playerProactive and methodical approach to problem-solving Education / Certificates:NVQ, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering desirableTraining in CMM / PC-DMIS programming advantageous Hours of Work:39 hours per weekMonday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30Friday: 08:00 – 15:30Regular overtime available, paid at 1.5x hourly rate Interested If you’re an experienced Quality Inspector, CMM Programmer, or Metrology Engineer with solid PC-DMIS experience, and you’re looking to join a progressive, precision-focused engineering business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take your next career step with a company that values expertise, precision, and professional growth.Bolt-On Personnel and our clients are equal opportunity employers who seek to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex, age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. Bolt-On Personnel and our clients apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data. If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with Bolt-On Personnel, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Bolt-On Personnel.