CMM QC Inspector

Alberton, South Africa | Posted on 18/06/2026

Our Client, a well-established precision engineering and manufacturing company within the automotive sector, is seeking an experienced CMM QC Inspector to join their team in Alberton. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with strong metrology, inspection, and process control experience to play a key role in ensuring product conformity and supporting continuous improvement within a CNC machining environment.

Reporting to: QC Supervisor (Plant
2)

• Set up, edit programs, and operate CMM equipment for dimensional inspections
• Conduct inspections throughout production runs using CMM equipment, measuring instruments, and fixed gauges
• Interpret measurement results and compile inspection reports
• Perform NDT activities and assist with SPC and MSA requirements
• Verify the accuracy and condition of measuring and testing equipment
• Manage the condition and functionality of CMM equipment, probes, fixtures, software, and related tooling
• Validate first-off products and record inspection results in accordance with quality procedures
• Support Engineering and R&D with metrology-related activities
• Set up and verify gauges used during production processes
• Train production personnel on verification activities and quality requirements
• Conduct process audits and patrol inspections to ensure adherence to standards
• Identify and control non-conforming products, including raising NCRs where required
• Capture and analyse quality data, providing recommendations based on findings
• Compile Certificates of Conformance (COCs) and other quality documentation
• Support APQP activities and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with Production, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers to improve process performance and customer satisfaction

• Matric with Mathematics and Science
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or related field advantageous
• Advanced training in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 methodologies including:
  • Implementation
  • Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
  • FMEA
  • Control Plans
  • Internal Auditing
  • PPAP and APQP advantageous
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a QC role using CMM within an engineering environment (with relevant qualification), OR
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a Quality Control or CNC Setting role with at least 1 year's CMM experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience within the Automotive Industry

• Steel manufacturing and machining processes
• Mechanical properties of steel
• Technical drawings and customer specifications
• GD&T interpretation and application within CMM inspection
• Automotive quality tools including FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP and APQP
• SPC analysis and interpretation
• Measuring instruments and metrology practices
• Basic CAD knowledge (Poly Works advantageous)
• Microsoft Excel and Word

Day Shift:

• Monday to Thursday – 07H00 to 16H30 (Overtime if required)

Night Shift:

• Monday to Thursday – 19H00 to 05H30 (Overtime if required)
• Friday Night Overtime if required – 19H00 to 05H30

• Market-related salary based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunity to work within a specialised CNC machining and automotive manufacturing environment
• Exposure to advanced metrology equipment and quality systems
• Overtime opportunities and shift-based work structure
• Career development within a growing engineering business

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