Trainee CMM Applications Engineer

Are you familiar with CMMs and looking for a role where full training and upskilling is provided? This Trainee CMM Applications Engineer offers a fantastic opportunity for someone to work within a dedicated metrology team in a customer facing role.

Job Title: Trainee CMM Applications Engineer
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 PA

About the Role

We are looking for a Trainee CMM Applications Engineer to join a growing metrology team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an engineering or quality background who wants to develop into a fully competent CMM Applications and Training Engineer, with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.

You do not need to be an expert from day one. The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience in CMM programming, inspection, customer support, and software training as skills and confidence grow.

This is a varied, practical role that combines office-based programming and reporting with customer interaction, onsite support, and long-term career development within precision metrology.

What You ll Be Learning & Doing

As your training progresses, your responsibilities as a Trainee CMM Applications Engineer will expand to include:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Learning to program CMMs using industry-leading software
• Creating clear inspection reports and presenting measurement results
• Supporting customers with technical and software queries (remote and onsite)
• Assisting with demonstrations and eventually delivering customer training
• Carrying out onsite measurement and inspection activities
• Working with portable measuring equipment and scanning technologies
• Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams
• Managing your workload effectively while working independently

What We re Looking For

• Background in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or metrology
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Good IT skills and confidence using software
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude
• Comfortable working independently once trained
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable (but not required training can be provided):

• Exposure to CMMs, inspection, or quality processes
• Awareness of CAD, metrology, or inspection software
• Customer-facing or technical support experience

If this Trainee CMM Applications Engineer sounds like a role that would match your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application in more detail.

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