CMM Quality Inspector

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Contract - 6 months +
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Overview

EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CMM Quality Inspector to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a contracting basis.

Our client is a leading manufacturing specialist that has a strong history of supplying highly reputable organisations with complex, detailed, safety critical components, supplying primarily into the Motorsport, Automotive and Aerospace markets.

Key Benefits on offer:

  • Contract length: 6 months initially with the possibility of extensions

  • Competitive pay: £35-37 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35)

  • Twilight shift; 3pm to 11pm, Monday to Friday

  • Modern working environment

  • State of the art, advanced manufacturing equipment

  • Exciting and challenging projects

    Your responsibilities include:

  • Program CMM and metrology equipment for accurate measurements (Romer/Faro/Scanning arms)

  • Conduct thorough dimensional and manual inspections on high-performance components

  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications to verify component accuracy

  • Collaborate with production teams to uphold rigorous quality standards

  • Calibrate metrology equipment to ensure high standards are met

    Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

  • Proven Quality Inspection experience

  • Ability to set, run & program CMM & Metrology equipment

  • Interpret CMM reports

  • Confident performing manual and dimensional checks using conventional equipment such as Shadowgraphs, Verniers, Micrometers, Digital Gauges etc.

  • Background in working within a fast paced, high precision manufacturing environment, ideally within motorsport or other high-performance industries

  • Keen attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance

  • Ability to multi task

    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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