Polyworks\PC DMIS Programmer - CAM

Polyworks\PC DMIS Programmer - CAM

Date: Sep 15, 2026

Location: El Cajon, CA, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and quality minded professional to join our team and fill a key position as Polyworks Programmer / Inspector position. This position is responsible for interpreting technical data in the form of CAD models, drawings, specifications, and standards then programming and utilizing CMM’s\Scanners to verify conformance to those requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize Polyworks to program Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Scanner to measure complex aerospace components to validate engineering and customer specifications.

• Interpret technical documentation such as blueprints and engineering specifications.

• Ability to generate Polyworks programs from CAD generated models.

• Develop and maintain all Polyworks programs.

• Responsible for performing 1st article, in-process and final inspections of products.

• Responsible for filling out and managing all production, programming and quality documentation as required.

• Develop standard work operating instructions for execution of Polyworks programs.

• Provide Polyworks training to other employees as required.

• Work concurrently with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and customers to identify and resolve issues.

• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

• Must be able to interact and collaborate with other team members.

• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.

• Follow all company rules, policies and regulations.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• HS Degree or equivalent

• 3 years programming with Polyworks and/or PC-DIMIS

• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.

• This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.

• Reliable and satisfactory attendance is an essential job function of this role and is critical in meeting operations and business needs”.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN Experience

• Knowledge of best fit techniques and application.

• Experience with PC DMIS programming is a plus.

• Ability to read and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances, drawings, work instructions and technical specifications.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Available to work overtime as required.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is between $35.00 - $40.00 per hour.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.​
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