CMM Programmer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Cossington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Mon-Fri days

Company pension

On-site parking

Training & development

Growing engineering business

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Leicester is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to join a permanent, day-shift role. You will program and operate CMMs using PC-DMIS, producing accurate inspection results and driving continuous improvements.

The role requires strong PC-DMIS programming experience, GD&T knowledge and the ability to create and modify inspection programs from drawings. Competitive salary and ongoing development offered.

Qualifications

• PC-DMIS programming experience required.
• Experience operating CMMs.
• Ability to create and modify inspection programs from drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and ISIR/FAIR documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMM machines using PC-DMIS.
• Create new CMM inspection programs from drawings and specifications.
• Update existing programs to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform first-off, in-process and final inspections.
• Produce inspection reports and maintain quality documentation.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T and customer specs.
• Complete ISIR/FAIR documentation and ballooning.
• Investigate quality issues and support root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvements in the CMM inspection process.
• Ensure work complies with quality standards and health and safety procedures.

Skills

PC-DMIS programming

CMM operation

Inspection programming

GD&T knowledge

ISIR/FAIR docs

Drawing ballooning

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Job description

Job Role

CMM Programmer

Location

Leicester

Salary

£35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Shift

Day Shift (Monday to Friday)

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday day shift.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing engineering business.

About the Company

A well‑established East Midlands business providing engineering solutions through design and manufacturing of products for the Automotive and Industrial Sector.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced CMM Programmer to join a well‑established manufacturing business. Working on a permanent day shift, you will be responsible for programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), ensuring components meet customer specifications and quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong PC-DMIS programming experience who is looking to join a growing company offering a stable, long‑term position.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMM machines using PC-DMIS software.
• Create new CMM inspection programs from engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Update and optimise existing programs to improve efficiency and inspection accuracy.
• Perform first‑off, in‑process and final inspections of manufactured components.
• Produce accurate inspection reports and maintain quality documentation.
• Interpret engineering drawings, geometric tolerances (GD&T) and customer specifications.
• Complete ISIR/FAIR documentation and carry out drawing ballooning where required.
• Investigate quality issues and support root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvements within the CMM inspection process.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company quality standards and health and safety procedures.

About You

• Previous experience as a CMM Programmer within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong programming experience using PC-DMIS.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Ability to create and modify inspection programs from engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of ISIR/FAIR documentation and drawing ballooning.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Good general engineering knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.