CMM Programmer

Ricardo, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Ricardo, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a CMM Programmer to ensure precision in manufactured components by programming and operating Mitutoyo CMMs, supporting quality assurance and continuous improvement.

You will develop and maintain CMM programs (MCOSMOS, CAT1000) from 3D models and 2D drawings, interpret GD&T, inspect first articles and in-process parts, and collaborate with engineering and production to uphold ISO 9001 standards and drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CMM Programmer in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proficiency in Mcosmos CMM programming software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineers’ drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and prove out CMM programs using MCOSMOS software including CAT1000 from 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Perform dimensional inspections of components using CMM and other precision measuring tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models.
• Analyse inspection data and generate detailed reports for internal use and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and calibrate CMM equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and inspection processes.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T understanding

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

MCOSMOS

CAT1000

Job description

About Ricardo

Pushing Boundaries: a World leader in propulsion engineering from concept to production

Ricardo is a trusted engineering partner specialising in complex propulsion, driveline, and energy systems. We work with customers globally to deliver end-to-end solutions from initial design through to full production. For over 110 years, we have been at the forefront of world changing engineering innovation, partnering with many of the world’s most ambitious organisations to improve performance, push boundaries, and accelerate progress.
Headquartered in Shoreham by Sea (UK), Ricardo brings together more than 1,000 experts and delivers in excess of 200 major programmes globally at any given time. For more information, visit www.ricardo.com

The Role

We are looking to recruit a CMM Programmer to ensure the dimensional accuracy and quality of manufactured components by programming and operating Mitutoyo Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), supporting quality assurance processes, and contributing to continuous improvement in manufacturing precision.

The CMM Programmer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing coordinate measuring machine programs to ensure accurate and efficient inspection of manufactured components. This role plays a critical part in upholding quality standards and supporting production goals through precise dimensional verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and prove out CMM programs using MCOSMOS software including CAT1000 from 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Perform dimensional inspections of components using CMM and other precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• Perform dimensional inspections on first articles, in-process parts, and final products.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and CAD models.
• Analyse inspection data and generate detailed reports for internal use and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and calibrate CMM equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and inspection processes.
• Ensure programs are accurate, repeatable, and aligned with product specifications and tolerances.
• Proven experience as a CMM Programmer in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proficiency in Mcosmos CMM programming software.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineers’ drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Working here

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health.

• 25 days' annual leave
• 8 flexible bank holidays
• a competitive company pension scheme
• life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement
• wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.