QC Inspector at M-CNC Precision Engineering , Dunball, Somerset

Location: Bridgwater

Company: M-CNC

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We are looking for a QC Inspector to join our Quality team at M-CNC and play an important role in maintaining high standards of product quality throughout the business.

Working closely with the Quality Manager and wider team, you will carry out a range of inspection activities to ensure components meet customer requirements, engineering drawings and specifications.

This is a varied, hands-on role within a precision engineering environment, offering the opportunity to work with a range of inspection and measurement equipment, develop your technical skills and contribute to improving quality standards across the business.

We are looking for someone with a good eye for detail, a practical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to getting things right first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out first-off, interim and final inspections to ensure components meet engineering drawing and customer requirements.
• Inspect incoming materials, components and externally supplied products against relevant specifications and purchase orders.
• Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), AS9102, PPAP and ISIR documentation where required.
• Follow approved inspection plans, engineering drawings and quality procedures, ensuring all inspection requirements are met.
• Accurately record inspection results using 1factory and other business systems.
• Use a range of metrology equipment and measurement techniques to verify product conformity.
• Operate CMM equipment and carry out measurement activities using approved programmes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T and geometric tolerances.
• Identify, record and report non-conforming products, ensuring they are correctly controlled.
• Support investigations into internal and external rejects, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to resolve inspection and quality issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes and promote a right-first-time approach.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure measuring equipment is handled correctly and any issues are reported.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience in quality inspection, ideally within a precision engineering or machining environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a QC inspection or precision engineering environment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• An understanding of GD&T and geometric tolerances.
• Experience using CMM measuring equipment, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Good knowledge of metrology equipment and measurement techniques.
• The ability to select appropriate measuring equipment for different inspection requirements.
• An understanding of inspection plans and quality documentation.
• Experience with FAIRs, AS9102 and PPAP would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and Quality Management Systems would be beneficial.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Confidence using computers and accurately recording information.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A strong eye for detail and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Why Join M-CNC?

At M-CNC, you'll be joining an engineering business where quality plays an important part in everything we do.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build on their existing inspection experience, develop their technical knowledge and become part of an established Quality team.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Develop your skills: Gain experience using a range of inspection and measurement equipment.

Learn new technologies: Build your knowledge and experience of CMMs and modern metrology equipment.

Make a difference: Play an important role in ensuring products meet the high standards expected by our customers.

Work as part of a team: Collaborate with colleagues across Quality, Production and Manufacturing Engineering.

Build your career: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.

22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Annual Leave Increase Scheme, with additional days awarded based on length of service, up to 35 days in total (including bank holidays).

Company pension.

Free on-site parking.

Ongoing training and development.

Opportunities to work with new inspection technologies.

A supportive working environment.

Opportunities to develop your technical skills and experience.

Interested?

If you have experience in quality inspection, enjoy working in a precision engineering environment and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about joining M-CNC.