CMM Programmer

Howmet; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA seeks a CMM Programmer to manage dimensional inspection programs and metrology processes on-site. Responsibilities include CMM programming and NX CAD modeling to ensure accurate part validation and process control.

The role requires five years of related experience, U.S. work authorization, and the ability to work with export-controlled materials. Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 yearly, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a technical field is required or a high school diploma with two years of related technical experience.
• Five years of related experience and/or training.
• U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship not available for this position.
• This position involves access to export-controlled items; eligibility must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Develop Dimensional inspection programs using Visual Basic and Python from requirements to be used for data collection.
• Support existing programs by troubleshooting and modifying as required.
• Understand coordinate metrology and CMM Manager; define requirements for enhancements.
• Use NX CAD to extract geometry from CAD models to generate CMM/Structured light programs.
• Instruct end users in the use of applications.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Mathematical concepts

Geometry

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in a technical field

High School diploma/equivalent with two years technical experience

Tools

NX CAD

ATOS Blue Light

Best Fit Software

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification: 118977
• Job Category: Operations
• Posting Date: 08/13/2026, 05:37 PM
• Locations: One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)
• Apply Before: 11/08/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• Export-Controlled Data: This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

CMM Programmer

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail]

The Production Planner is responsible for providing an interface between customers and in-house personnel, this involves scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the expedient flow of parts through the manufacturing processes to satisfy the customers' delivery requirements and maintaining customer relationships with key accounts by communicating these schedules.

The position is responsible for CMM programming, Structured Light (ATOS Blue Light) measurement programming, Best fit software programming, and NX cad modeling.

Salary:

Anticipated Pay Range: $65K-75K per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop Dimensional inspection programs using various programming languages such as Visual Basic and Python based on requirement definitions, customer blueprints, CAD models, and specifications to be used for manufacturing data collection, analysis, and distribution.
• Support existing programs by troubleshooting, implementing modifications, or adding new information as required.
• Detailed understanding of co-ordinate metrology including the principles of CMMs, and CMM Manager software. Work with end users to create requirement definitions and functional designs for enhancements to existing programs and for development of new applications.
• Use NX cad software to extract geometric information from CAD models required to generate CMM and Structured light measurement part programs. Electronic data management, manipulation of electronic data using NX to assist in tool builds, gating builds and production of gating schemes. Supporting engineering in analyzing electronic models and working with casting houses and various tooling houses. Perform all documentation necessary to satisfy customer and quality requirements.
• Instruct end users in the use of applications.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Reads, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively presents information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Works with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree in a technical field -OR- High School diploma/equivalent with two (2) years comparable technical experience.

Experience: Five (5) years related experience and/or training.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail]