CMM Programmer - Aerospace Quality & Growth Opportunities

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus

Day 1 benefits + 401K company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Training and professional development

Tuition reimbursement program

Stability in aerospace manufacturing

Job summary

DRT Aerospace, LLC in Meriden, CT, is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to join our Quality team. You will develop and maintain CMM inspection programs, support first article inspections, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer specs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in CMM programming and metrology, strong PC-DMIS skills, and knowledge of GD&T. This role offers growth, a collaborative team, and ongoing training in aerospace quality systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CMM programming, quality inspection, metrology, or manufacturing inspection.
• Experience programming CMMs in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Hexagon PC-DMIS.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), blueprint reading, coordinate metrology, datum structures, and alignment strategies.
• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components.
• Ability to review CAD models and engineering documentation.
• Strong computer skills and experience with electronic quality systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CMM programs using Hexagon PC-DMIS.
• Create online and offline inspection programs from CAD models and drawings.
• Establish inspection strategies, alignments, and datum structures for verification.
• Validate and troubleshoot new and existing CMM programs.
• Inspect complex aerospace components, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis parts.
• Interpret GD&T requirements and generate inspection reports.
• Support AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and CNC teams on new product introductions.
• Investigate dimensional nonconformances and assist root-cause analysis.
• Recommend improvements to inspection processes, fixturing, and measurement methods.

Skills

CMM programming

Quality inspection

Metrology

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Datum structures

MSA/SPC

PC-DMIS

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology or related field

Tools

Hexagon PC-DMIS

PolyWorks

Zeiss Calypso

FARO Arm

Job description

DRT Aerospace, LLC in Meriden, CT, is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to join our Quality team. You will develop and maintain CMM inspection programs, support first article inspections, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer specs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in CMM programming and metrology, strong PC-DMIS skills, and knowledge of GD&T. This role offers growth, a collaborative team, and ongoing training in aerospace quality systems.