CMM Engineer

CMM Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Location: Eastfield, Glasgow, G72 area

Hours: 37 per week; Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm & Friday 8am – 1pm

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Syntech Recruitment are proud to partner with a high precision component manufacturer who produce complex parts for a variety of regulated industries. We are searching for an experienced CMM Engineer to join their team based near Eastfield, Glasgow G72 area.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days holiday (inc BH)
• Career growth opportunities

CMM Engineer Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, actively identifying hazards and promoting a safe, sustainable workplace culture.
• Develop CMM inspection programs and methodologies for New Product Introductions (NPI), including fixture design, gauging strategies, probing paths, and alignment routines to ensure reliable and repeatable measurement processes.
• Create, validate, and optimise CMM programs, preferably using PC-DMIS and Calypso software (experience with other platforms will be considered).
• Support first article, in-process, and final inspections, ensuring components meet all dimensional and quality requirements as per customer specifications.
• Apply GD&T principles and accurately interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models to guide inspection processes.
• Generate clear, comprehensive inspection reports, maintaining traceable records for quality audits and compliance.
• Document and manage non-conformances, contributing to continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Perform capability analyses (e.g., Cp, Cpk) to evaluate process stability and measurement system performance.
• Utilise SPC tools, including run charts and control charts, to monitor trends and enable data-driven decision-making for ongoing process improvements.

CMM Engineer Requirements:

• CMM Programming: Proficient in both offline and online programming using PC-DMIS and Calypso; experience with alternative software platforms will also be considered.
• GD&T Proficiency: Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles accurately.
• CAD & Fixture Design: Competent in using SolidWorks to design inspection fixtures and support product inspection workflows.
• Inspection Techniques: Experienced in First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process, final, and visual inspection, with a meticulous eye for detail and conformance.
• Statistical Analysis: Skilled in applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools including Cp/Cpk, run charts, and control charts, with basic use of Minitab for data analysis.
• Precision Measurement: Competent in using manual inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and dial indicators to validate and cross-check CMM results.
• Calibration & Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA): Experienced in routine calibration procedures and conducting Gage R&R studies to verify measurement system reliability.
• Documentation & Reporting: Proficient in producing Excel-based inspection reports, ballooned drawings, and maintaining comprehensive inspection logs for traceability.
• Strong engineering foundation, with a solid understanding of manufacturing and quality principles.
• Time-served Engineer or qualified to HNC, HND, or Degree level in an Engineering or Quality-related discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to produce clear documentation, reports, and data analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge is highly advantageous, particularly in continuous improvement or process optimisation roles.

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