Aerospace CMM Programmer

Job description

Senior CMM Programmer – Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

We are partnering with a rapidly growing precision manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-precision industries to hire a  Senior CMM Programmer .

This role supports new product introductions, first articles, process validation, and production inspection by developing and optimizing CMM inspection programs for complex, tight-tolerance components.

Compensation: $105-115k

What You'll Be Working With: - Wenzel CMM Systems - Keyence Laser Inspection Technology - Siemens NX - Hermle, Heller, Zayer, and DN Solutions machining centers - Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain controls

Requirements - Develop, validate, and optimize CMM inspection programs for complex aerospace and defense components. - Program and operate Wenzel CMM systems for first article, in-process, and final inspection. - Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications to create accurate inspection routines. - Support new product introductions by developing inspection strategies alongside manufacturing engineering and CNC programming. - Perform first article inspections and prepare detailed dimensional reports. - Troubleshoot dimensional issues and collaborate with machinists, programmers, and engineers to identify root causes. - Validate manufacturing process capability through precision metrology and inspection data. - Maintain inspection documentation, programs, and quality records. - Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurement accuracy, repeatability, and inspection efficiency. - Assist with calibration activities and proper maintenance of metrology equipment.

Benefits - 12+ years of CMM programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment. - Experience programming Wenzel CMM systems or comparable CMM platforms. - Strong understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards. - Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing. - Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and customer specifications. - Experience with first article inspection (FAI) and production inspection. - Strong understanding of precision metrology, inspection methodology, and statistical process control (SPC). - Experience using laser scanning or advanced optical inspection systems is preferred. - Familiarity with Siemens NX and manufacturing workflows is a plus. - Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.