CMM Programmer — Aerospace Metrology & FAI Expert

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

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.