Senior CMM Programmer & Metrology Lead (Multi‑Site)

SF Partners; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners seeks an experienced CMM Programmer to own measurement strategy across multiple sites in Derby. You will standardise inspection processes and drive best practice across the metrology function, collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.

You will lead CMM programming improvements, develop group-wide strategies, and deliver training to ensure consistent measurement plans and reporting. Strong GD&T and PC‑DMIS expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming CMMs, ideally using PC‑DMIS.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing.
• Experience with measurement system analysis (MSA), SPC and capability studies.
• Knowledge of probing systems, fixtures and offline programming techniques.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing CMM programmes, inspection routines and measurement strategies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assess equipment capability, utilisation and software compatibility across multiple sites.
• Visit manufacturing facilities to review current processes and provide technical guidance.
• Develop and implement a group-wide metrology strategy focused on consistency, efficiency and quality.
• Standardise CMM programming methods, inspection plans and reporting procedures.
• Improve inspection throughput through enhanced probing strategies, offline programming and improved fixturing.
• Reduce operator dependency by introducing more robust and repeatable measurement processes.
• Support FAIRs, capability studies, SPC and wider quality improvement initiatives.
• Produce technical documentation, work instructions and metrology standards.
• Deliver training and mentoring for CMM programmers and inspection personnel.
• Support new product introduction activities by ensuring effective measurement plans are established from the outset.
• Provide technical support during customer audits and measurement-related investigations.
• Monitor key metrology KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the function.

Skills

CMM programming

PC-DMIS

GD&T

MSA & SPC

probing systems

offline programming

metrology improvement

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace

CMM/metrology qualification

Tools

PC-DMIS

Job description

SF Partners seeks an experienced CMM Programmer to own measurement strategy across multiple sites in Derby. You will standardise inspection processes and drive best practice across the metrology function, collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.

You will lead CMM programming improvements, develop group-wide strategies, and deliver training to ensure consistent measurement plans and reporting. Strong GD&T and PC‑DMIS expertise are essential.