Aerospace CMM Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

CMM Programmer

Location: Glastonbury, CT

Job Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Salary: $85,000–$115,000 per year

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced CMM Programmer to join a precision manufacturing team in Glastonbury, CT. This position will focus on developing, validating, and maintaining CMM inspection programs for aerospace and precision-machined components.

The CMM Programmer will work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to ensure parts meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, document, and maintain CMM inspection programs using PC-DMIS

• Create inspection programs using engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications

• Perform both offline and online CMM programming

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CMM equipment

• Perform first article, in-process, receiving, and final inspections

• Support AS9102 First Article Inspection activities and documentation

• Verify CMM program accuracy against engineering requirements

• Determine appropriate inspection methods, measurement strategies, and sampling plans

• Use precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, bore gages, optical comparators, and other measurement tools

• Investigate dimensional issues and assist with root cause and corrective action activities

• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, records, control plans, and other quality documentation

• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve inspection processes and methods

• Provide technical guidance to CMM operators and quality inspectors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or vocational training preferred

• 3+ years of CMM programming experience in a manufacturing environment

• Hands-on experience programming and operating CMM equipment using PC-DMIS

• Strong understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models

• Experience inspecting close-tolerance machined components and assemblies

• Working knowledge of SPC and dimensional data analysis

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems

Preferred Experience

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001

• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements

• Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Creo, or similar CAD software

• GD&T or quality-related certification

• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT), Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), or similar certification

• Experience with automated inspection systems and advanced metrology equipment

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) with matching

• Full Benefits Package

If you have strong PC-DMIS programming experience and a background in precision or aerospace manufacturing, we'd like to hear from you.

Work Location: In person

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)