CMM Programmer / Inspector

Aspire Talent Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions seeks a seasoned CMM Programmer/Inspector to strengthen an embedded inspection department in a precision manufacturing setting. You will independently program and operate CMMs, resolve measurement discrepancies, and help implement a new CMM system, with ZEISS experience strongly preferred.

You will develop inspection strategies, perform multiple inspection stages, mentor staff, and ensure methods are well-documented and aligned with GD&T requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience programming and operating CMM equipment in precision manufacturing.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience inspecting close-tolerance machined components.
• Ability to troubleshoot measurement discrepancies and validate results.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and optimize CMM inspection programs.
• Set up and operate CMM equipment for dimensional inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer quality requirements.
• Develop 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 (ZEISS 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.
• Build an inspection function capable of meeting customer and internal quality standards.

Skills

CMM programming

CMM operation

GD&T interpretation

Dimensional inspection

Troubleshooting measurement

Inspection planning

Independent work

Mentoring

Communication

ZEISS software

ZEISS CMM hardware

Tools

ZEISS CMM software

CMM hardware knowledge

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.