Aerospace CMM Programmer

Laborup; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Laborup partners with a rapidly growing precision manufacturer in aerospace and defense to hire a Senior CMM Programmer. You will develop and optimize CMM inspection programs for complex, tight-tolerance components using Wenzel systems and Siemens NX workflows.

You will perform first article, in-process, and final inspections, interpret drawings and GD&T, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement in measurement accuracy and inspection efficiency.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of CMM programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize CMM inspection programs for aerospace and defense components.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

FAI

SPC

Laser scanning

Cross-functional communication

Inspection strategy

Metrology

Engineering drawings

Tools

Wenzel CMM Systems

Keyence Laser Inspection

Siemens NX

Hermle machining centers

Heller machining centers

Zayer machining centers

DN Solutions machining centers

Siemens Sinumerik/Heidenhain controls

Job description

Senior CMM Programmer – Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

We are partnering with a rapidly growing precision manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-precision industries to hire aSenior CMM Programmer.

This role supports new product introductions, first articles, process validation, and production inspection by developing and optimizing CMM inspection programs for complex, tight-tolerance components.

Compensation: $105-115k

What You'll Be Working With:

• Wenzel CMM Systems
• Keyence Laser Inspection Technology
• Siemens NX
• Hermle, Heller, Zayer, and DN Solutions machining centers
• Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain controls

• 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.

• 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.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience with first article inspection (FAI) and production inspection.
• Strong understanding of precision metrology, inspection methodology, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience using laser scanning or advanced optical inspection systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with Siemens NX and manufacturing workflows is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.