Aerospace CMM Programmer & Inspector

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced metrology professional to program and operate CMMs for parts and assemblies. You will translate engineering drawings into CMM programs, plan inspections, and ensure data integrity for statistical analysis.

The role includes maintaining CMM calibration, troubleshooting issues, and working within a highly regulated aerospace environment. A strong background in GD&T, and reading drawings is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in metrology with programming in CALYPSO, Polyworks, PC-DMIS or Metrologic.
• Hands-on experience using CMMs, laser trackers, scanners or arms.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMMs using CALYPSO, PC-DMIS or Metrologic software to create measurement routines.
• Lead the establishment of an aircraft inspection plan including programming of CMMs, laser trackers and other inspection tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings and translate them into CMM programs and inspection plans
• Perform inspections of parts and assemblies to ensure tolerances and specifications.
• Record and maintain inspection data and reports to support statistical process analysis
• Regularly inspect and maintain CMM machines to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Ensure the CMM maintains calibration
• Troubleshoot and resolve CMM-related issues
• Ensure traceability of measurements and maintain compliance with quality management systems

Skills

GD&T

Reading drawings

Inspection thinking

Education

HS Diploma

Associate degree or technical certification in QA/ME

Tools

CALYPSO

Polyworks

PC-DMIS

Metrologic

CMMs

Laser Trackers

Scanners

Arms

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced metrology professional to program and operate CMMs for parts and assemblies. You will translate engineering drawings into CMM programs, plan inspections, and ensure data integrity for statistical analysis.

The role includes maintaining CMM calibration, troubleshooting issues, and working within a highly regulated aerospace environment. A strong background in GD&T, and reading drawings is required.