CMM Programmer

Software Placement Group, SPG; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) in Grove City, OH is seeking a skilled CMM Programmer to join its quality team. You will develop, optimize, and maintain CMM programs using ZEISS Calypso to support first article and production inspections.

You will collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing to ensure parts are produced right the first time, interpreting blueprints and GD&T while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on ZEISS Calypso programming experience.
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Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain high-quality CMM programs using ZEISS Calypso.
• Program and support inspections on ZEISS Contura CMM equipment with multiple probe configurations.
• Prove out CMM programs, validate results, and adjust for accuracy and repeatability.
• Create inspection plans and balloon engineering drawings for dimensional verification.
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T callouts to build inspection routines.
• Analyze inspection data and trends to identify issues and propose corrective actions.
• Support FAI, PPAP, SPC, or capability studies and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot dimensional nonconformances and collaborate on root cause analysis.
• Verify fixture setups, alignment strategies, and probing methods for complex components.
• Assist in reducing inspection cycle times while maintaining measurement integrity.
• Maintain organized program revisions and inspection records.

Skills

CMM programming

Read blueprints & CAD data

GD&T knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization & time management

Process improvement

Problem solving

Machining knowledge (4/5-axis)

Tools

ZEISS Calypso

CMM equipment operation

Job description

Overview

A growing precision manufacturing organization is seeking a skilled CMM Programmer to join its quality team in Grove City, OH. This role focuses on developing and optimizing CMM programs, supporting first article and production inspections, and partnering with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure parts are produced right the first time.

What you'll do

• Develop, optimize, and maintain high-quality CMM programs using ZEISS Calypso software
• Program and support inspections on ZEISS Contura CMM equipment with multiple probe configurations
• Prove out CMM programs, validate results, and make adjustments for accuracy and repeatability
• Create inspection plans and balloon engineering drawings for dimensional verification
• Interpret blueprints, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T callouts to build effective inspection routines
• Analyze CMM reports, measurement data, and inspection trends to identify issues and recommend corrective actions
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI), PPAP, capability studies, and validation activities to meet customer and internal quality requirements
• Troubleshoot dimensional nonconformances and collaborate with Machining, Engineering, and Quality teams on root cause analysis
• Verify fixture setups, alignment strategies, and probing methods for complex components
• Ensure measurement systems are efficient, repeatable, and aligned with quality standards
• Assist in reducing inspection cycle times while maintaining measurement integrity
• Maintain organized program revisions, documentation, and inspection records
• Support calibration activities and ensure gauges and measuring equipment are used properly
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors, machinists, and production personnel regarding measurement methods and print interpretation
• Recommend process improvements that enhance quality, throughput, and manufacturability

What you'll need

• 3+ years of hands-on ZEISS Calypso programming experience required
• Experience programming and operating CMM equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD data
• Solid understanding of GD&T and dimensional metrology principles
• Experience with advanced inspection concepts including profile tolerances, true position, MMC/LMC, and complex geometries
• Ability to analyze inspection data and solve dimensional or process-related issues
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally across Quality, Engineering, and Production
• Proven ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with machining processes, especially 4-axis and 5-axis milling, preferred
• Experience supporting FAI, PPAP, SPC, or capability studies preferred
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement

Why this role

This is an opportunity to bring strong ZEISS Calypso programming skills and GD&T expertise to a growing precision manufacturing team focused on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.