- Job reference: BH-4400
- Location: Andover, Hampshire
- Job type: Full Time, Permanent
- Job sector: Precision Engineering, Quality Inspection
- Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)
- Published: October 30, 2025
Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer Location: Andover, Hampshire Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience) Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Free on-site parking Regular reviews and development support Employee annual health surveillance checks PPE and uniform provided Modern, well-equipped quality department with cutting-edge inspection technology Stable, long-established precision engineering company with continuous investment in equipment and people Company Profile A highly respected precision engineering business supplying high-quality machined components to industries such as automotive, motorsport, defence, renewable energy, and medical. Known for its technical excellence and investment in new CNC machinery, metrology equipment, and quality systems, the company operates within a modern, well-structured environment where precision and consistency are paramount. With a forward-thinking culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, the business provides an excellent platform for skilled quality professionals to develop their expertise within a stable and growing organisation. Job Profile As the successful Quality Inspector / CMM Programmer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that all precision components are inspected to the highest standards. You’ll be responsible for both CMM programming and manual inspection, verifying parts against engineering drawings, and supporting the wider quality and production teams. We are prioritising candidates with strong CMM and PC-DMIS programming experience, ideally gained within a precision machining or subcontract engineering environment. You’ll be working with advanced inspection systems in a clean, modern workshop, with the autonomy to identify improvements and maintain exceptional quality standards across small-batch, tight-tolerance work. Duties: Program, set, and operate CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines) using PC-DMIS software Perform manual inspection using micrometres, verniers, calipers, and gauges Interpret engineering drawings, models, and GD&T requirements accurately Conduct FAIRs (First Article Inspection Reports) and complete supporting quality documentation Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues quickly and effectively Maintain inspection records, calibration data, and traceability documentation Ensure all inspection processes comply with internal and customer quality standards Support continuous improvement initiatives across the quality function Skills & Attributes: Proven experience as a Quality Inspector, CMM Programmer, or Metrology Engineer CMM programming experience using PC-DMIS (essential) Strong understanding of precision machining, CNC processes, and tight-tolerance work Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings High attention to detail and pride in maintaining quality standards Effective communicator and strong team player Proactive and methodical approach to problem-solving Education / Certificates: NVQ, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (desirable) Training in CMM / PC-DMIS programming (advantageous) Hours of Work: 39 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 Friday: 08:00 – 15:30 Regular overtime available, paid at 1.5x hourly rate Interested? If you’re an experienced Quality Inspector, CMM Programmer, or Metrology Engineer with solid PC-DMIS experience, and you’re looking to join a progressive, precision-focused engineering business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take your next career step with a company that values expertise, precision, and professional growth. Bolt-On Personnel and our clients are equal opportunity employers who seek to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex, age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. Bolt-On Personnel and our clients apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data. 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