Quality Inspector in Gloucestershire

Are you an experienced Metrology Technician, Quality Inspector or CMM Programmer looking to join a world-class manufacturing business?

We are seeking a skilled Metrology Technician to support our Quality and Manufacturing teams, ensuring products meet the highest standards through precise measurement, inspection and validation activities. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced measurement technology in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a Metrology Technician, you will provide a comprehensive metrology service across new product introduction, product investigations, process validation and continuous improvement projects. You will play a key role in supporting manufacturing quality through accurate measurement, analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement metrology solutions to support production and quality requirements
• Create, maintain and optimise CMM and vision system programmes
• Support new measurement activities and associated technical documentation
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIRs) and produce detailed reports
• Calibrate gauges and precision measurement equipment
• Perform dimensional inspection activities using a variety of metrology equipment
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
• Support capability studies and process validation activities
• Identify, investigate and resolve measurement-related issues
• Support CAPA activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or significant dimensional inspection experience
• Strong understanding of metrology principles and measurement techniques
• Experience operating and programming CMMs and vision systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience using precision measurement equipment within a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent report-writing and documentation abilities
• A methodical approach with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and make quality-related decisions confidently

Desirable Experience

• MCOSMOS programming experience
• Experience within medical devices, orthopaedics or another highly regulated industry
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, GMP and FDA-regulated manufacturing environments

Benefits

• Night shift allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme starting at 6%, increasing to 9.7%
• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Life assurance at six times salary
• Annual eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Employee referral scheme with rewards up to £1,000
• Career development and training opportunities

Apply Today

If you have experience in metrology, dimensional inspection, CMM programming or quality inspection and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Join a business at the forefront of manufacturing excellence where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.