CMM PROGRAMMER

Randstad USA; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead shop-floor quality operations for high-precision tooling and aerospace/defense contract work. You’ll own in-process and final inspections, serve as the GD&T expert, and ensure AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance.

You will program and run a CMM (Calypso) and manage calibration, CAPA coordination, and internal audits. The role requires 5 years in QA, attention to sub-micron tolerances, and collaboration with CNC machinists and QA

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality engineering on precision machining.
• Experience level: Experienced, able to lead QA activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day in-process and final inspection workflows balancing schedules with sub-micron precision standards.
• Perform complex dimensional, GD&T, and visual inspections using CMMs, optical comparators, and micro-tools.
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T callouts to validate part conformity.
• Lead CAPAs via root-cause analysis (5-Why, 8D) with engineering and shop teams.
• Ensure ISO 9001 and AS9100 compliance; represent metrology during audits.
• Manage calibration schedules for all measuring instruments with NIST traceability.
• Collaborate with jig grinding, CNC machinists to troubleshoot and improve processes.
• Program CMMs to create custom parts using Calypso.
• Prepare and sign First Article Inspection reports (AS9102) for initial runs.

Skills

Quality Control

Testing

Supervising

CMM

Calypso

Blueprint Reading

Product Inspection

Quality Assurance

Education

High School

Tools

Calypso

Job description

Are you a master of ultra-precision metrology who thrives in a zero-tolerance environment? We are seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee shop-floor quality operations for high-precision machine tools, jig grinding, and aerospace/defense contract manufacturing. In this role, you will lead daily in-process and final inspections, serve as the technical authority on complex GD&T, and ensure unwavering compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. ***Ability to program and run a CMM a MUST HAVE***

salary: $72,000 - $87,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day in-process and final inspection workflows, balancing production schedules with rigorous sub-micron precision standards.
• Execute complex dimensional, geometric, and visual inspections of critical aerospace/defense components using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), optical comparators, and micro-precision hand tools.
• Interpret complex blueprints, models, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts to validate part conformity.
• Identify, document, and quarantine non-conforming materials. Lead root-cause analysis (e.g., 5-Why, 8D) and coordinate Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) with engineering and shop floor teams.
• Ensure daily quality practices strictly align with ISO 9001, AS9100, and defense-industry regulatory standards, representing the metrology department during internal and external audits.
• Manage the calibration schedule for all measuring instruments, gages, and testing equipment, maintaining full traceability to national standards (NIST).
• Collaborate directly with jig grinding specialists, CNC machinists, and engineers to troubleshoot machining anomalies and refine manufacturing processes before non-conformances occur.
• Program CMM to create custom parts, using Calypso
• Compile, review, and sign off on First Article Inspection reports (AS9102 compliant) for initial production runs and modified precision customer components.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Quality Control
• Testing
• Supervising
• CMM
• Calypso
• Blueprint Reading
• Product Inspection
• Quality Assurance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Experience

• Experienced
• 5 years

Education

• High School

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.