CMM Programmer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Syston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Training & development

Permanent full-time

Mon-Fri shift

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Leicester is recruiting an experienced CMM Programmer to join our manufacturing engineering team. You will program and operate PC-DMIS CMMs to ensure components meet customer specifications and quality standards.

This permanent, full-time role offers a stable day shift (Mon-Fri) with training and development opportunities, an attractive pension, and on-site parking as part of a growing engineering business in the East Midlands.

Qualifications

• Strong PC-DMIS programming experience.
• 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.

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, GD&T and customer specifications.

Skills

CMM programming

Quality inspection

Reading GD&T

ISIR/FAIR docs

Drawing ballooning

Attention to detail

Tools

PC-DMIS

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.