Metrology Inspector (CMM)

About the Role

The Quality Inspector (CMM) is responsible for verifying that products meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements through accurate inspection and measurement activities. The role supports production, NPI, and continuous improvement activities by ensuring product conformity and effective management of non-conforming material.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, edit, and run CMM inspection programs for production and development activities.
• Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections using CMMs and conventional measuring equipment, including verniers and micrometers.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to verify product compliance.
• Generate inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
• Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), supporting containment and investigation activities.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and product qualification requirements.
• Develop measurement solutions using CMMs and articulated arm equipment where required.
• Support Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Control Plan activities to maintain process capability.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Experience programming, editing, and operating CMMs.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Experience using manual inspection equipment such as verniers, micrometers, and gauges.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to follow quality procedures and inspection standards accurately.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• Experience with PC-DMIS and/or PolyWorks Inspector.
• Knowledge of Control Plans, SPC, and FAI (AS9102).
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with articulated arm measurement systems.
• Previous experience within Aerospace, Defence, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave