CMM Programmer

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a CMM Programmer at our Burbank, CA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E's brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You'll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

Develop and support CMM programs, Inspection Plans, and operator certification programs for all functional groups. Provide support related to inspecting, validating, and documenting the integrity of components and assemblies manufactured throughout the facility.

Essential Functions:

• Create new and correct/modify/rewrite existing CMM Inspection programs and Inspection Plans, providing the appropriate level of floor support, training, and troubleshooting to insure successful introduction and sustained use in the manufacturing environment.
• Define, design, order, review, and implement as required all tooling, fixtures, and computer hardware/ software associated with inspection of components or assemblies on specified CMM machinery.
• Define comprehensive inspection details, including instrumentation and gages to be used (CMM or conventional) to completely qualify the component or sub-assembly.
• Participate in various problem solving and corrective action teams where the inspection techniques developed (PI or conventional) are utilized to evaluate root causes, generate data driven solutions and provide sound lasting corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Responsible for conducting manufacturing process audits and reviews, helping to facilitate process changes as appropriate and following-up to determine process change effectiveness.
• Conduct periodic review of existing inspection equipment and techniques. Define and implement cost effective replacements as technology allows.
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience : Minimum 5-7 years related experience in a manufacturing environment, senior production operator, technician or quality inspector/programmer. Calypso programming skills highly preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimension & Tolerance interpretation.
• Skills/Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills required to effectively present information, write reports and process instructions, and provide support to various functional groups; demonstrated ability to apply math concepts; Ability to assess, trouble shoot, and provide resolution to technical problems in a timely, cost effective manner; Ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment
• Education/Certification : Associate 's degree in a business, technical or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. degree
• PC-DMIS
• Visual Basic and InspectionXpert
• Experience in process auditing
• Solid modeling experience (Pro Engineer, Unigraphics, Solidworks or equivalent

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment ( P ersonal P rotective E quipment) to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Involves handling parts in compliance with Electrostatic Discharge Devices (ESD procedures)
• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): Up to 40 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): Up to 40 pounds
• Mental/Visual: Use of Computer
• Workspace: Work Bench

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

o Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.

o Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.

o 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.


o Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.


You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Hourly Range: $35.00 - $43.00 . Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.


This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.