CMM Programmer / Inspector

True North Consultants, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced CMM Programmer/Inspector to strengthen the inspection department.

This hands-on role requires independent CMM programming and operation, resolving measurement discrepancies, and establishing reliable inspection processes in a precision manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will help select, implement, and launch a new CMM system, with ZEISS equipment and software strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience programming and operating CMM equipment in a precision manufacturing or machine-shop environment.
• Strong 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.

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 inspection

GD&T interpretation

Troubleshooting measurements

Mentorship

Tools

ZEISS software

ZEISS CMM

Job description

Position Overview

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.


• CMM installation, qualification, or commissioning.


• Building or improving a quality inspection department.


• Training junior inspectors or employees transitioning into inspection.


• First Article Inspection Reports and customer‑required inspection documentation.


• Measurement system analysis, calibration, and gauge‑control practices.