CMM Programmer (MCOSMOS) – Aerospace Quality Inspector

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Manchester is seeking a highly skilled CMM Programmer to lead programming, proving out and supporting CMM inspections on aerospace components in accordance with customer and internal specs. You will independently run MCOSMOS-based programs and interface with quality, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure timely inspection flow and accurate data.

Responsibilities include generating and proving out programs for Mitutoyo, Zeiss, and Metris CMMs, interpreting GD&T,

Qualifications

• The CMM Programmer is responsible for programming, proving out and supporting coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspections on aerospace components in accordance with customer and internal specifications.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands‑on experience programming CMMs in a manufacturing environment; aerospace preferred.
• Familiarity with programming in one or more languages: MCOSMOS (primary need), Calypso, Modus.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, GD&T interpretation, and application of aerospace tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Generate and prove out CMM programs for Mitutoyo, Zeiss, and Metris CMMs to perform dimensional inspections on aerospace components.
• Set up and prove out created or modified programs using provided fixtures, models, and work instructions.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Review and interpret CMM results, identify potential nonconformances, and escalation issues appropriately.
• Maintain and organize CMM programs and related documentation, as well as troubleshoot inspection issues and supporting root cause analysis efforts for dimensional discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel to resolve measurement-related challenges and improve process flow.
• May train other inspection personnel on CMM operation and part setup specific to the programs developed.

Skills

CMM programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Interdepartmental communication

Detail oriented

Self-directed

Tools

MCOSMOS

Calypso

Modus

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Manchester is seeking a highly skilled CMM Programmer to lead programming, proving out and supporting CMM inspections on aerospace components in accordance with customer and internal specs. You will independently run MCOSMOS-based programs and interface with quality, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure timely inspection flow and accurate data.

Responsibilities include generating and proving out programs for Mitutoyo, Zeiss, and Metris CMMs, interpreting GD&T,