CMM Programmer

Boyd Thermal By Eaton; Newton Longville; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd / Eaton in Woburn is seeking a CMM Programmer to write, prove out, and maintain PC-DMIS programs for Hexagon CMMs. You will own dimensional inspection programming for production and first-article work, collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include program development from drawings, GD&T interpretation, and documenting fixtures and run instructions. This role emphasizes hands-on shop-floor activity with a focus on release-ready programs.

Qualifications

• Write, edit, debug, and release PC-DMIS measurement programs from engineering drawings.
• Interpret and apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T, including true position, profile, runout, and datum reference frames.
• Build stable alignments and collision-safe DCC probe paths; qualify probes and manage stylus builds.
• Prove out new programs on the machine and document fixture setup, probe files, and operator run instructions.
• Support first-article, incoming, in-process, and final dimensional inspection as required by the quality system.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, debug, and release PC-DMIS measurement programs for Hexagon CMMs from drawings and 3D CAD.
• Interpret ASME Y14.5 GD&T and datum references to ensure correct measurement.
• Build stable alignments and qualify probes; manage stylus builds.
• Prove out new programs on the machines and document setups and run instructions.
• Support inspections across first article, in-process, and final parts.

Skills

PC-DMIS

CMM programming

GD&T

Hexagon CMM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

PC-DMIS Offline programming

Hexagon CMMs

Job description

Boyd / Eaton in Woburn is hiring a CMM Programmer to write, prove out, and maintain inspection programs on Hexagon coordinate measuring machines using PC-DMIS. This person owns dimensional inspection programming for production and first-article work so Quality can measure parts accurately, repeatably, and without depending on a single individual. The CMM Programmer works on the floor with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering. The job is hands- on: CAD and prints in, safe DCC programs out, inspectors trained to run released routines. Responsibilities

• Write, edit, debug, and release PC-DMIS measurement programs for Hexagon CMMs from engineering drawings and 3D CAD.
• Interpret and apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T, including true position, profile, runout, and datum reference frames.
• Build stable alignments and collision-safe DCC probe paths; qualify probes and manage stylus builds.
• Prove out new programs on the machine and document fixture setup, probe files, and operator run instructions.
• Support first-article, incoming, in-process, and final dimensional inspection as required by the quality system.
• Review CMM results, identify out-of-tolerance conditions, and work with Quality and Operations on next steps.
• Maintain the program library and revision control so trained inspectors can run released programs.
• Train Quality inspectors to execute released programs and perform basic program operation.
• Use PC-DMIS Offline programming when available so the CMM stays available for measurement.
• Coordinate routine CMM care and Hexagon service support as needed. 3+ years of experience writing production CMM programs in PC-DMIS (creating programs, not only running them).
• Experience operating Hexagon or comparable DCC CMMs.
• Ability to program from CAD models and from 2D drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and how to measure it correctly on a CMM.
• Ability to prove out programs, document setups, and work on a manufacturing shop floor.
• High school diploma or equivalent., PC-DMIS 2020 or newer; scanning / analog probe experience.
• PC-DMIS Offline programming and collision simulation.
• Experience inspecting machined, brazed, or fabricated metal components.
• Hexagon or PC-DMIS formal training; ASME Y14.5 coursework.
• Exposure to FAI, PPAP, MSA / GR&R, and ISO / IATF / AS9100 quality systems.
• Associate degree in a technical field. parts programmed, and whether you wrote programs from CAD. Candidates who have primarily run programs written by others will not be a fit
• Compensation $90,000- $100,000 and bonus eligible. All Job Posting Locations Woburn Remote Type On-Site EEO Statement Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.