Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)
Benefits:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Regular reviews and development support
Employee annual health surveillance checks
PPE and uniform provided
Modern, well-equipped quality department with cutting-edge inspection technology
Stable, 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 software
Perform manual inspection using micrometres, verniers, calipers, and gauges
Interpret engineering drawings, models, and GD&T requirements accurately
Conduct FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) and complete supporting quality documentation
Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues quickly and effectively
Maintain inspection records, calibration data, and traceability documentation
Ensure all inspection processes comply with internal and customer quality standards
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the quality function
Skills & Attributes:
Proven experience as a Quality Inspector, CMM Programmer, or Metrology Engineer
CMM programming experience using PC-DMIS (essential)
Strong understanding of precision machining, CNC processes, and tight-tolerance work
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
High attention to detail and pride in maintaining quality standards
Effective communicator and strong team player
Proactive and methodical approach to problem-solving
Education / Certificates:
NVQ, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (desirable)
Training in CMM / PC-DMIS programming (advantageous)
Hours of Work:
39 hours per week
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
Friday: 08:00 – 15:30
Regular 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.
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