CMM Programmer / Inspector

Job Juncture; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an experienced CMM Programmer/Inspector to strengthen our inspection department in a precision manufacturing environment in the Charlotte area. The role is hands-on, requiring independent programming and operation of CMM equipment, resolving measurement discrepancies, and establishing reliable inspection processes.

Experience with ZEISS equipment and software is strongly preferred; the candidate will also help select, implement, and launch a new CMM system while developing

Qualifications

• Extensive experience programming and operating CMM equipment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret GD&T and drawings.
• Experience inspecting close-tolerance machined components.
• Ability to troubleshoot measurement discrepancies and validate results.
• 10+ years of CMM/inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and optimize CMM inspection programs for precision-manufactured components.
• Set up and operate CMM equipment to perform dimensional inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and customer quality requirements.
• Develop effective inspection strategies, setups, and measurement routines.
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Investigate conflicting measurement results and determine the source of discrepancies.
• Ensure inspection methods are accurate, repeatable, and properly documented.
• Prepare clear inspection reports and communicate findings to production and leadership.
• Help evaluate, select, install, and launch a new CMM system, with ZEISS currently preferred.
• Establish CMM programming standards, calibration practices, and inspection procedures.
• Recommend additional inspection equipment, software, tooling, and department improvements.
• Work with machinists and shop leadership to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Train and mentor inspection personnel as the department develops.
• Help build an inspection function capable of consistently meeting customer and internal quality standards.

Skills

CMM programming

CMM operation

GD&T interpretation

Dimensional inspection

First Article Inspection (FAI)

Troubleshooting measurement

Independent ownership

Inspection documentation

ZEISS software

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

ZEISS CMM

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, well-rounded CMM Programmer/Inspector to strengthen and help develop our inspection department. This is a hands-on role for someone who can independently program and operate CMM equipment, resolve measurement discrepancies, and establish reliable inspection processes in a precision manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will also play an important role in selecting and implementing a new CMM system. Experience with ZEISS equipment and software is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and optimize CMM inspection programs for precision-manufactured components.
• Set up and operate CMM equipment to perform dimensional inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and customer quality requirements.
• Develop effective inspection strategies, setups, and measurement routines.
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Investigate conflicting measurement results and determine the source of discrepancies.
• Ensure inspection methods are accurate, repeatable, and properly documented.
• Prepare clear inspection reports and communicate findings to production and leadership.
• Help evaluate, select, install, and launch a new CMM system, with ZEISS currently preferred.
• Establish CMM programming standards, calibration practices, and inspection procedures.
• Recommend additional inspection equipment, software, tooling, and department improvements.
• Work with machinists and shop leadership to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Train and mentor inspection personnel as the department develops.
• Help build an inspection function capable of consistently meeting customer and internal quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience programming and operating CMM equipment in a precision manufacturing or machine-shop environment.
• Strong working knowledge of dimensional inspection methods and equipment.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience inspecting close-tolerance machined components.
• Ability to troubleshoot measurement inconsistencies and validate inspection results.
• Experience developing inspection plans, programs, procedures, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the inspection department.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting the selection or implementation of new CMM equipment is highly desirable.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant CMM and inspection experience is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• ZEISS CMM equipment and programming software.
• Building or improving a quality inspection department.
• First Article Inspection Reports and customer-required inspection documentation.
• Measurement system analysis, calibration, and gauge-control practices.