CMM Programmer / Quality Manager

ZipRecruiter; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision machining is seeking a CMM Programmer / Quality Manager to oversee quality control and inspection efforts. This role involves managing inspection processes, programming CMMs, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and technical expertise in quality management.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of quality standards and procedures.
• Ability to program and operate CMMs.
• Experience in leading inspections and managing quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Control and Inspection Department.
• Program and operate the Mitutoyo CMM.
• Lead root cause analysis for non-conformances.

Skills

Quality Control

CMM Programming

Leadership

Calibration Systems

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Tools

JobBoss² ERP System

Microsoft Office

MCOSMOS / GEOPAK

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

CMM Programmer / Quality Manager

Department:

General & Administrative

Reports To:

Director of Operations & President

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled CMM Programmer / Quality Manager to lead our inspection and quality control efforts in a precision machining environment. This role blends hands-on technical inspection with leadership and quality system management responsibilities. You’ll work closely with operations and plant management to ensure that products meet strict internal and customer quality standards, and that all measurement, calibration, and audit systems are in place and effective.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Inspection Management

• Manage the Quality Control and Inspection Department, overseeing inspections of machined parts, purchased components, and outsourced services.

• Supervise daily tasks and performance of Quality Assurance Inspectors, including setting schedules and controlling department overtime and budget.

• Establish and enforce inspection standards for First Article, In-Process, Receiving, and Final Inspections to ensure compliance with internal quality protocols.

CMM Programming & Technical Oversight

• Program and operate the Mitutoyo CRYSTA-APEX V7106 CMM using MCOSMOS GEOPAK software to conduct precise dimensional inspections.

• Develop repeatable, reliable programs for complex geometries, ensuring parts meet drawing tolerances and customer specifications.

• Review complex engineering prints and verify compliance using appropriate measurement tools and methods.

Quality System Management

• Maintain and improve documented inspection and quality procedures across departments.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances, working closely with production and plant leadership.

• Maintain a calibration program for all measurement and inspection equipment used in production and inspection processes.

• Prepare and issue monthly quality reports covering scrap and rework costs, departmental performance metrics, and operator-level tracking.

Supplier Quality & Auditing

• Develop and manage a supplier certification and auditing program.

• Conduct or support audits of vendors and key customers, ensuring quality procedures, delivery performance, and documentation systems meet required standards.

• Track and report vendor performance data including acceptance rates, delivery timelines, and quality trends.

Customer & Engineering Collaboration

• Recommend drawing revisions and/or obtain deviation approvals when required for non-conforming but acceptable parts.

• Support customer and vendor visits to audit quality standards and systems as needed.

• Coordinate with engineering and operations teams to resolve quality issues and implement improvements.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • JobBoss² ERP System

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Calibration systems and dimensional inspection tools

  • Industry quality standards, procedures, and manuals

• Ability to:

  • Read and interpret complex technical drawings and GD&T

  • Program and operate CMMs using MCOSMOS / GEOPAK

  • Lead inspections and manage small quality teams

  • Communicate clearly across departments and with external partners

Collaboration & Reporting

This role works closely with:

• Director of Operations

• Plant Manager

• Production Supervisors

• Office and Scheduling Teams

• Vendors and Customers

Position Scope

Some responsibilities in this role may be shared with the Plant Manager. Together, both roles will ensure quality, production, and customer standards are fully met and continuously improved.