CMM Programmer

Advita Ortho; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advita Ortho in Gainesville, FL is seeking an CMM Applications Specialist to develop, validate, and maintain CMM programs used to inspect components throughout the manufacturing process.

The role serves as a technical resource for metrology solutions, supports inspection equipment performance, and ensures compliance with Quality System requirements and regulatory standards. You will train inspectors and collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of CMM programming and operation experience.
• Experience with metrology solutions in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and dimensional inspection experience.
• Strong math, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain CMM inspection programs and measurement routines.
• Manage program revisions and maintain documentation and databases.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and performance verification for CMM equipment.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering on product development and process validation.
• Train inspectors and machinists on CMM operation and automated inspection processes.
• Improve inspection efficiency through automation and process optimization.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Metrology, or a related technical field

Minimum 3 years of experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Minimum 3 years of experience providing metrology solutions in a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience performing dimensional inspection and measurement system analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

The CMM Applications Specialist is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs used to inspect components and products throughout the manufacturing process. This position serves as a technical resource for metrology solutions, supports inspection equipment performance, and helps ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements.

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Gainesville, FL

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain CMM inspection programs and measurement routines.
• Manage program revisions and maintain inspection software documentation and databases.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration, and performance verification activities for CMM equipment.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to support product development, process validation, and production inspection activities.
• Train inspectors, machinists, and other personnel on CMM operation and automated inspection processes.
• Improve inspection efficiency through automation and process optimization initiatives.
• Investigate dimensional nonconformances and generate inspection reports as needed.
• Support supplier quality activities, including inspection of supplied components and review of measurement data.
• Maintain compliance with Quality System requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and provide technical metrology expertise across the organization.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Metrology, or a related technical field required

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing metrology solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience performing dimensional inspection and measurement system analysis.
• Experience supporting quality and manufacturing operations preferred

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Proficiency with CMM programming software and automated inspection systems.
• Strong understanding of metrology principles and dimensional analysis.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and inspection processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard PC applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including coordinate geometry and trigonometry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.