CMM Programmer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to support precision aerospace manufacturing and inspection operations in Connecticut. The candidate must have strong hands-on experience developing, modifying, optimizing, and troubleshooting CMM programs using PC-DMIS.This is a CMM programming and troubleshooting role , not primarily a CMM operator position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop CMM programs from scratch using PC-DMIS.
• Create, modify, debug, validate, and optimize existing CMM inspection programs.
• Develop offline and online PC-DMIS programs using engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Troubleshoot programs, measurement routines, probe configurations, setups, fixtures, and inspection-result errors.
• Develop inspection strategies for complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
• Perform program prove-outs and validate measurement routines before production use.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), in-process, and final inspection.
• Analyze dimensional inspection results and help resolve manufacturing and measurement issues.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production teams.
• Optimize programs for repeatability, accuracy, and inspection efficiency.
• Maintain CMM programs, revisions, inspection documentation, and measurement records.
• Support CMM operators and inspectors, root-cause analysis, and dimensional nonconformance resolution.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on CMM programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Advanced PC-DMIS programming experience.
• Ability to create CMM programs from scratch—not just run existing programs.
• Experience troubleshooting, debugging, modifying, and optimizing PC-DMIS programs.
• Strong knowledge of CMM setup, probing, alignment, datums, measurement strategies, and inspection routines.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of GD&T .
• Ability to interpret complex aerospace drawings, blueprints, specifications, and CAD models.
• Experience with tight-tolerance dimensional inspection.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and support production-floor quality issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
• AS9102 / First Article Inspection experience.
• Advanced GD&T interpretation.
• Experience with complex machined aerospace or engine components.
• Experience with capability studies and process validation.
• Knowledge of Client/nonconformance and root-cause processes.
• Experience training CMM inspectors/operators.
• Technical degree or certification in Quality, Manufacturing, Metrology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.