Cmm Programmer

Actalent; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation/PTO

Company holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a skilled CMM Programmer to join our aerospace manufacturing team in Cheshire, CT. You will develop and optimize CMM inspection programs for high-precision aerospace components from first article through final inspection.

You will interpret GD&T, CAD models, and drawings to establish robust measurement strategies, support first article inspection, and drive continuous improvement in quality and throughput.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating CMMs in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong GD&T, blueprint reading, and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Ability to interpret CAD models and drawings to create inspection programs.
• Proficiency in metrology, measurement uncertainty, and inspection planning.
• Independent worker with good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, troubleshoot, and maintain CMM inspection programs for aerospace components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and customer specs to set measurement strategies.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), in-process, final inspections, and production launches.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing Eng, CNC Programming, and Operations to resolve issues.
• Perform program correlation and inspection method validation for accuracy and repeatability.
• Optimize inspection processes to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Investigate measurement discrepancies and implement corrective actions for readiness.
• Provide guidance to inspectors and support shop-floor inspection activities.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.

Skills

CMM Programming

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Blueprint Reading

CAD Model Interpretation

Measurement Uncertainty

Inspection Planning

Independent Worker

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Associate degree or Technical Certificate

Tools

PC-DMIS

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

CMM Programmer | Aerospace ManufacturingShape the Quality of Flight-Critical Aerospace Components

We are seeking a highly skilled CMM Programmer to join a growing aerospace manufacturing team. In this role, you will take ownership of developing and optimizing inspection programs for complex, high-precision aerospace hardware, ensuring dimensional compliance from First Article through final inspection.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on metrology professional who enjoys solving complex measurement challenges, collaborating with engineering and operations teams, and directly impacting production quality and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, troubleshoot, and maintain CMM inspection programs for complex aerospace components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications to establish effective measurement strategies.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), in-process inspection, final inspection, and production launch activities.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, and Operations teams to resolve dimensional and process issues.
• Perform program correlation and inspection method validation to ensure measurement accuracy and repeatability.
• Optimize inspection processes to improve efficiency, reduce cycle time, and support manufacturing throughput.
• Investigate measurement discrepancies and implement corrective actions to support production readiness.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors and support shop-floor inspection activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and internal procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), blueprint reading, and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Experience interpreting CAD models and engineering drawings to create inspection programs.
• Proficiency with metrology principles, measurement uncertainty, and inspection planning.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex measurement and programming challenges.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent combination of technical education and industry experience.
• Formal training in CMM programming, PC-DMIS, metrology, Quality Engineering, GD&T, or dimensional inspection.
• Experience with NX, SolidWorks, or other CAD platforms.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience, including First Article Inspection (AS9102) and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Experience measuring complex geometries, profiles, rotating hardware, and scanned features.
• Familiarity with program prove-out, inspection correlation studies, and production troubleshooting.

Equipment & Technologies

Successful candidates will have experience working with:

• CMM Programming Software (PC-DMIS preferred)
• NX and/or SolidWorks
• GD&T and Blueprint Interpretation
• CAD-Based Inspection Programming
• Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gages
• Indicators, Bore Gages, Optical Inspection Systems
• Aerospace Inspection & Quality Systems

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• High visibility role supporting critical aerospace programs.
• Opportunity to own the complete inspection programming process from blueprint to production release.
• Work on complex, tight-tolerance components where precision and problem-solving are essential.
• Collaborate directly with engineering, quality, and manufacturing leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cheshire, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid vacation/PTO, paid company holidays, career development and advancement opportunities. Many salaried positions operate on a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cheshire, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cheshire,CT.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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