CMM Inspector

Holt Engineering · Lymington, South East

CMM Inspector at Holt Engineering, based in Lymington, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Lymington, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
18 Oct 2026

Reference https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/cmm-inspector-2/

About the role

CMM Inspector 
Lymington | Days | 39 Hours | £40,000
Are you an experienced CMM Inspector looking for a new opportunity within a high-precision engineering environment? 

We’re working with an established Lymington-based manufacturer supplying precision components and assemblies into sectors including aerospace, defence, nuclear, marine, oil & gas and telecommunications.

The role will suit a CMM Inspector who is confident with CMM inspection, GD&T, engineering drawings and inspection documentation, with experience adjusting or proving out CMM programs.

Why consider it?
  • 39 hours per week
  • Monday–Thursday 6:45am–3:30pm
  • Friday 7:00am–1:00pm
  • 34 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking
  • Excellent pension and life assurance
  • Career and development opportunities
  • Health cash plan and wellbeing services
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Profit sharing scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be responsible for ensuring components are inspected accurately and efficiently against engineering drawings, specifications and required tolerances.
The role will involve:
  • Inspecting components using CMM and manual inspection methods
  • Adjusting and proving out CMM programs
  • Multiset CMMs when required
  • Carrying out first-off, in-process and final inspections
  • Checking components against engineering requirements
  • Supporting production by ensuring inspection does not delay manufacturing
  • Completing inspection documentation, including PCPs, critical feature requirements and FAIR data
  • Raising non-conforming material and supporting corrective actions
  • Reviewing supplier documentation
  • Maintaining accurate inspection records and reports
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with previous experience working as a CMM Inspector / CMM Programmer / CMM Operator within a high-precision manufacturing environment.
You’ll ideally have:

  • 3+ years’ experience in a precision manufacturing environment
  • Strong CMM inspection experience
  • Good knowledge of GD&T
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and specifications
  • Experience adjusting or creating CMM inspection programs
  • Understanding of CMM best-practice techniques
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good IT skills, including Word and Excel
  • Experience with Mitutoyo CMMs / MCOSMOS would be desirable
  • PC-DMIS experience would be desirable
  • CMM training or programmer/operator training
An engineering apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification would also be advantageous.

The company
You’ll be joining an established precision engineering business in Lymington, manufacturing highly complex precision-machined components, assemblies and kit sets for demanding industries.

Interested?
If you’re an experienced CMM Inspector with strong inspection, GD&T and CMM programming knowledge, this could be a great opportunity to develop your career within a well-established precision engineering environment.

Apply today or call/text Rio at Holt Engineering on [phone removed] for a quick chat about the role.

Reference: https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/cmm-inspector-2/ · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 18 Oct 2026 · Listed via Holt Engineering

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