CMM Inspection Engineer / Inspection Technician

Location: Peterborough

Rate: £25.91 per hour (Inside IR35)

Contract: 24 months - Potential for extension

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Pattern: Fully onsite

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CMM Inspection Engineer / Inspection Technician to join a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Peterborough on an initial 24-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist Test and Development Engineering team, supporting the inspection and measurement of precision-engineered components.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimising CMM measurement programmes, carrying out detailed component inspections and supporting engineering investigations. You will work within a small, collaborative team, liaising closely with engineering, production and quality departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, develop, modify and optimise CMM measurement programmes to ensure accurate and efficient component inspection.
• Carry out dimensional inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications.
• Use additional inspection equipment, including shadowgraphs, surface texture measuring equipment, micrometers and Vernier callipers.
• Inspect components to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Support technical investigations, problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan and prioritise inspection workloads to meet changing engineering and production requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and other departments to resolve inspection-related issues.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience writing and editing CMM measurement programmes is essential.
• Experience using PC-DMIS is highly desirable, although other CMM programming software will be considered.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Previous experience in dimensional inspection, precision engineering or a manufacturing quality environment.
• Good understanding of engineering measurement techniques and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of engine components and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with surface texture measurement and surface topography.
• Previous experience within automotive, aerospace, engine manufacturing or precision engineering environments.

Please note: Previous engine component experience is not essential. Candidates with strong CMM programming and inspection skills from other engineering sectors are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers a long-term, 24-month contract within an established engineering organisation, working on technically challenging inspection and development activities.

You will join a supportive team, gain exposure to a variety of precision-engineered components and play an important role in maintaining inspection accuracy and engineering quality.

Interested? Apply today with your latest CV or get in touch to find out more.