CMM Programmer

Black Rock Groups; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mahindra is seeking a CMM Programmer to develop and validate coordinate measuring machine programs for aerospace components. The role requires handling complex parts, interpreting drawings and GD&T, and supporting multiple inspection stages to ensure dimensional accuracy.

The position is onsite in El Cajon, CA, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits. A bachelor's degree in a related field and 4–6 years of experience are preferred, along with familiarity with CMM software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in aerospace manufacturing or similar environments.
• Familiarity with CMM software platforms and metrology best practices.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and maintain CMM programs for complex aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Interpret GD&T requirements and inspection plans to ensure dimensional compliance.
• Support first article, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Troubleshoot inspection issues and improve measurement efficiency and program robustness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and engineering to resolve dimensional discrepancies.

Skills

3D scanning

Hexagon Absolute Arm

Reverse engineering

Siemens NX modeling

Parametric 3D CAD

Surface reconstruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PCDMS

Job description

Job Title: CMM Programmer

Location: El Cajon, CA

Onsite/ Remote: Onsite

The pay range for this role is $85k- $110kper annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience, and location of the candidate.

This role is also open for contract: $45/hr - $55/hr

The CMM Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing coordinate measuring machine programs to support dimensional inspection of aerospace components. This role plays a key part in ensuring inspection accuracy, product conformity, and manufacturing quality performance.

Skills:

3D scanning using Hexagon Absolute Arm, reverse engineering of mechanical/aerospace components, and Siemens NX modeling. Must have demonstrated capability in converting point cloud/mesh data into accurate parametric 3D CAD models, including surface reconstruction, solid modeling, and manufacturing-ready engineering deliverables

Position Responsibilities:

• Create, validate, and maintain CMM programs for complex aerospace parts and assemblies (need information about which software like PCDMS)
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and inspection plans to ensure dimensional compliance
• Support first article, in-process, and final inspection activities
• Troubleshoot inspection issues and improve measurement efficiency, repeatability, and program robustness
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances and quality-critical components; experience supporting production and inspection operations in a precision manufacturing setting.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 4-6 years of relevant exp.
• Aerospace manufacturing or MRO experience; familiarity with common CMM software platforms and metrology best practices; experience supporting high-mix or fast-turnaround inspection environments.

Experience supporting process qualification and special process environments technician- or engineer-level background relevant to thermal spray operations.

Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].