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Sr CMM Programmer - Aerospace Machining

TekPro

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

A leading aerospace precision manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior CMM Programmer to join its growing quality team. This is a high-impact role responsible for developing complex CMM programs, supporting new product launches, improving inspection processes, and serving as the technical expert for dimensional inspection across the organization.

What You'll Do
  • Develop, edit, and optimize CMM programs for complex aerospace components

  • Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections using CMM equipment and conventional inspection tools

  • Create and maintain CMM programs utilizing PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar software

  • Interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, customer specifications, and inspection requirements

  • Support new product introductions by developing inspection methods and validation plans

  • Troubleshoot dimensional issues and partner with engineering and manufacturing to determine root cause

  • Establish inspection strategies that improve efficiency while maintaining the highest quality standards

  • Validate new fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing processes through dimensional analysis

  • Assist with customer audits, internal audits, and AS9100 quality requirements

  • Mentor junior inspectors and CMM programmers while serving as a technical resource for the quality department

  • Maintain calibration records and ensure inspection equipment remains compliant

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inspection accuracy, repeatability, and throughput

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of CMM programming experience in a precision machining environment

  • Strong experience programming Zeiss, Hexagon, Mitutoyo, or similar CMM equipment

  • Advanced proficiency with PC-DMIS, Calypso, or equivalent CMM programming software

  • Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

  • Ability to interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings

  • Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components

  • Proficient with precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, optical comparators, and surface plates

  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams

Preferred Experience
  • Aerospace or defense manufacturing

  • AS9100 quality systems

  • First Article Inspection (FAI) to AS9102 standards

  • SPC, MSA, and statistical analysis

  • Zeiss CMMs and Calypso software

  • Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives

Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Join a stable, growing aerospace manufacturer known for producing highly engineered precision components

  • Work with advanced inspection technology and complex aerospace parts

  • Collaborative engineering and quality environment where your expertise will make an immediate impact

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

  • Career advancement opportunities within a well-established organization

  • Opportunity to influence quality processes and mentor the next generation of inspection professionals

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