CMM Programmer / Inspector

Software Placement Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer/Inspector to lead and grow the inspection function in a precision manufacturing environment.

You will program and operate CMMs, interpret drawings and GD&T, develop inspection plans, and help select a new CMM system, with ZEISS preferred. This on-site role offers space to shape processes and drive quality.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to program and operate CMM equipment in precision manufacturing.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience inspecting close-tolerance machined components.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and optimize CMM inspection programs for precision parts.
• Set up and operate CMM equipment for dimensional inspections.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, and customer quality requirements.
• Develop inspection strategies, setups, and routines.
• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Investigate measurement discrepancies and identify causes.
• Document inspection methods for consistency and traceability.
• Prepare inspection reports and communicate findings to production leadership.
• Assist in selecting and implementing a new CMM system, with ZEISS favored.
• Establish programming standards, calibration, and procedures.
• Recommend additional inspection equipment, software, and tooling.
• Collaborate with machinists and leadership to resolve quality issues.
• Train inspection personnel as the dept grows.
• Help build a robust inspection function meeting quality standards.

Skills

CMM programming

CMM operation

GD&T interpretation

dimensional inspection

problem-solving

communication

Tools

ZEISS CMM software

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A precision manufacturing company is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer/Inspector to strengthen and help build out its inspection department. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who can independently program and operate CMM equipment, resolve measurement discrepancies, and establish reliable inspection processes, while also helping to select and implement a new CMM system.

What you'll do

• 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 inspection, in-process inspections, 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

Required 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

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with ZEISS CMM equipment and programming software
• Experience supporting the selection or implementation of new CMM equipment
• Approximately 10 years of relevant CMM and inspection experience
• Experience with CMM installation, qualification, or commissioning
• Experience building or improving a quality inspection department
• Experience training junior inspectors or employees transitioning into inspection
• Experience with first-article inspection reports and customer-required inspection documentation
• Experience with measurement system analysis, calibration, and gauge-control practices

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an inspection department, shape its programming standards and procedures, and lead the selection and implementation of a new CMM system in a precision manufacturing environment.