Bradford | £18.34 - £19.43 per hour (DOE) | Days | Permanent
Are you an experienced Quality Engineer or Senior Inspector with strong CMM programming experience?
This is a hands-on role within a well-established precision engineering business supplying into aerospace, motorsport, oil & gas and marine sectors.
The Role
You'll take a lead role within the quality function, ensuring the conformity of highly engineered components throughout the manufacturing process. This is a hands-on position, combining inspection, team leadership, and CMM programming.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate a small team of quality inspectors
Manage batch, first-off and in-process inspection activities
Program and operate CMM/GMM equipment (training available on specific systems)
Evaluate inspection results and escalate non-conformances
Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection of precision components
Use a wide range of inspection tools (micrometers, air gauges, height gauges, etc.)
Support defect identification (MPI, ultrasonic testing, chemical etching, surface checks)
Communicate quality issues effectively with production teams
Maintain inspection records, documentation and traceability
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
Background in precision engineering / machining environment
Proven CMM programming experience
Strong understanding of engineering drawings & GD&T
Experience working to tight tolerances (micron level)
Knowledge of quality processes (FAIR, PPAP, APQP, SPC, NCR)
Ability to identify machining defects and root causes
Comfortable leading or supporting a small team
Good IT skills and attention to detail
Package
£18.34 - £19.43 per hour (DOE)
Day shift:
Mon-Thurs: 07:00 - 16:00
Fri: 07:00 - 12:00
⏱ Overtime paid at 1.5x after 39 hours
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Attendance bonus
Free on-site parking
Good transport links
Why Apply?
A great opportunity to join a stable, high-precision engineering business where you can take ownership of quality processes and develop further within a supportive environment.
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
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Salary description
£18.34 - £19.43 per hour