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Quality Inspector

Quality Manager

CMM Programmer
Permanent
Near Redditch
Days (Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 7.30am to 12.30pm)
EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CMM Programmer to join a precision engineering company located in Alcester working on a permanent basis.
Key Benefits on offer:

  • Opportunity to work with interesting, challenging, complex components
  • Permanent position - offering stability / longevity
  • Competitive hourly rate + shift allowance
  • Shifts: Days​​
    EMBS Engineering is working with a long-standing, prestigious precision engineering client, located in Tamworth who are looking to recruit a skilled CMM Programmer on a permanent basis.
    The business is a leading specialist in manufacturing complex, safety-critical components for a number of high profile markets.
    Due to continued success and further growth, our client requires additional support within their quality department.
    As a CMM Programmer, you will predominantly support the quality department with internal activities related to part inspection. You will prepare and record inspection reports and all related documentation in line with company requirements.
    Your responsibilities as a CMM Inspector will include:
  • Creating inspection reports
  • Reviewing non-conformance of parts
  • First off inspections, FAIRSn reporting
  • Updating the quality system
  • Inspection of parts using manual standard gauging as well as CMM with PC DMIS software
    Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
  • CMM Programmer experience
  • Strong experience in metrology with a precision engineering environment
  • Confidence reading technical drawings and interpreting geometric features/tolerances
  • Strong CMM experience using PC DMIS software - ability to operate as a minimum, programming experience is highly desirable
  • Inspected small to medium-sized detailed components which have been supplied into; Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Petrochemical, Defence etc
  • Knowledge of roundness and surface finish test equipment
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and metrology requirements
  • Worked with various materials including; aluminium, steel, castings, cast iron
  • Ability to manually measure parts using conventional equipment - shadowgraphs, verniers, micrometres etc
    If you are interested in the opportunity of CMM Inspector and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing quality department located in Tamworth.
    About us:
    EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.
    We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates

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