Senior CMM Programmer – Aerospace & Defense Metrology

Laborup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,958 - 56,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Ongoing technical training and career…

Job summary

Laborup is seeking an experienced Senior CMM Programmer for aerospace/defense manufacturing. You will develop, validate and optimize CMM inspection programs for complex components, and operate Wenzel CMM systems for first article, in-process, and final inspections.

You will interpret drawings, GD&T and customer specs to create precise inspection routines and support new product introductions with manufacturing engineering and CNC programming.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

First Article Inspection

SPC

Laser inspection

Communication

Tools

Wenzel CMM Systems

Siemens NX

Siemens Sinumerik controls

Job description

Laborup is seeking an experienced Senior CMM Programmer for aerospace/defense manufacturing. You will develop, validate and optimize CMM inspection programs for complex components, and operate Wenzel CMM systems for first article, in-process, and final inspections.

You will interpret drawings, GD&T and customer specs to create precise inspection routines and support new product introductions with manufacturing engineering and CNC programming.