CMM Quality Inspector (Night Shift)

CMM Quality Inspector - Night Shift

Location: Bristol

Salary: £40,000 - £45,500 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting an experienced CMM Quality Inspector to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business in Bristol. Working as part of the Inspection team, you will inspect precision-engineered aerospace components and ensure that all products meet strict drawing, customer and regulatory requirements. You will use both manual inspection equipment and CNC CMM systems, while supporting first-off, in-process and final inspection activities.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect precision aerospace components to tight tolerances

Programme and operate CNC CMM equipment

Use 3D models and 2D engineering drawings to create inspection programmes

Perform first-off, in-process and final inspections

Complete pre- and post-subcontract inspection activities

Select suitable measurement methods and inspection equipment

Use manual measuring equipment, optical measurement systems and CMMs

Produce accurate digital inspection reports

Complete FAIR and PPAP documentation

Identify and report product non-conformities

Raise accurate NCR reports

Support root cause investigations and corrective actions

Conduct measurements of components, tooling and fixtures

Support Measurement System Analysis activities

Assist with the calibration and control of measuring equipment

Contribute to improvements in inspection processes and efficiency

Ensure non-conforming products do not reach customers Skills and Experience Required

Previous experience in a Quality Inspector or CMM Inspector position

Strong experience using manual and CNC CMM measurement equipment

Ability to programme and operate CMM systems

Experience inspecting precision-engineered components

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Good understanding of geometric tolerances and tight-tolerance inspection

Confident using conventional measuring equipment

Experience producing FAIR, PPAP or equivalent inspection documentation

Knowledge of NCR reporting and non-conformance processes

Experience working within an AS9100 or similarly regulated quality environment

Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach

Ability to manage your own workload while supporting manufacturing teams Experience with Aberlink CMM programming, including offline programming, would be advantageous. Experience using optical measurement equipment such as Keyence systems or shaft scanners would also be beneficial.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced CMM Quality Inspector looking for a permanent night-shift opportunity within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment, please apply with your updated CV.

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

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