Cmm Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

CMM Programmer
Company: Markdom

Position Summary

DRiVE Staffing Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented CMM Programmer to support quality and manufacturing operations at Markdom, an automotive plastic injection molding manufacturer.

The CMM Programmer develops, validates, and maintains coordinate measuring machine programs to inspect components against engineering drawings, CAD models, and customer specifications. This position works closely with quality, engineering, tooling, and production teams to provide accurate dimensional results, support product launches, and resolve measurement concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain CMM inspection programs using engineering drawings, CAD models, and approved specifications.
• Interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), datum structures, and dimensional requirements to establish appropriate measurement methods.
• Select probe configurations, qualify probes, and establish part alignments and measurement sequences.
• Develop and verify workholding methods that position parts consistently without distorting plastic components.
• Validate new and revised programs for accuracy, repeatability, safe machine movement, and inspection efficiency.
• Perform dimensional layouts for new products, mold trials, engineering changes, production approvals, and quality investigations.
• Prepare clear inspection reports identifying measured results, deviations, and out-of-specification conditions.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions with dimensional results and related inspection documentation.
• Investigate questionable measurement results by checking program logic, alignment, fixturing, probe condition, and part condition.
• Collaborate with tooling and engineering teams to evaluate dimensional concerns and verify the results of tooling or process adjustments.
• Conduct or support Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies.
• Use additional inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and optical measurement systems, as appropriate.
• Maintain program revision control, inspection instructions, and traceable measurement records.
• Monitor CMM calibration status, perform routine equipment checks, and report maintenance or calibration needs.
• Train quality personnel and designated operators to run approved programs and follow established inspection procedures.
• Follow plant safety requirements, equipment operating procedures, and 5S practices.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience developing and modifying CMM programs, beyond operating existing programs.
• Proficiency with CMM programming software and the ability to learn the platform used at the facility.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, datum reference frames, and dimensional tolerances.
• Experience with probe qualification, part alignment, fixture setup, and program validation.
• Ability to interpret inspection results and troubleshoot measurement discrepancies.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and dimensional inspection methods.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and documentation practices.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with quality, engineering, tooling, and production teams.
• Ability to manage multiple inspection priorities and meet production and launch deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of CMM programming experience in automotive or precision manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting injection-molded plastic components and accounting for part flexibility, conditioning, and fixture-related distortion.
• Experience with Polyworks or comparable CMM programming software.
• Technical training or an associate degree in metrology, manufacturing, engineering technology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, PPAP, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Experience with CAD-based programming, complex surface measurement, and dimensional layout reporting.
• Familiarity with statistical process control, capability studies, and structured root cause analysis.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work in both a metrology or inspection area and a manufacturing environment.
• Stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach while setting up equipment and inspecting components.
• Handle parts, fixtures, and measurement equipment using approved lifting methods and material-handling equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow plant safety procedures.
• Perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Markdom is an automotive manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding, assembly, and engineered solutions for leading automotive manufacturers. With operations supporting major OEM programs, Markdom combines advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality to deliver high-performance automotive components. The company offers professionals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and continued growth.

Company Description

Markdom is an automotive manufacturing company specializing in plastic injection molding, assembly, and engineered solutions for leading automotive manufacturers. With operations supporting major OEM programs, Markdom combines advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality to deliver high-performance automotive components. The company offers professionals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can contribute to operational excellence, innovation, and continued growth.