CMM Programmer & Metrology Strategy Specialist

The Planet Group; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a hands-on Metrologist / CMM Programmer in Calabasas, CA. You will develop and program CMM inspection routines, interpret GD&T, and determine measurement strategies for prototype and production parts.

Ideal candidates have hands-on CMM programming experience and can create robust inspection methods while collaborating with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams. This is an onsite role with a 5-day work week.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CMM programming experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience setting up and programming CMMs for new parts.
• Ability to determine measurement approach for new components.
• Experience with any CMM programming platform.
• Experience with multiple metrology instruments and tools.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program CMM inspection routines for new and existing components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, datums, tolerances, and dimensional requirements.
• Determine measurement methods for prototype and production components.
• Set up measurement parameters and inspection strategies for new parts.
• Perform precision measurements using CMMs, optical comparators, vision systems, gauges, and other metrology equipment.
• Develop and validate inspection methods for prototypes and new parts.
• Partner with Product Development, Supplier Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Support prototype development, feasibility studies, qualification, validation, and receiving inspection.
• Document measurement results and create SOPs and procedures.
• Communicate findings to engineering and quality stakeholders.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Read blueprints

CMM setup

Measurement strategy

CMM platform

Metrology tools

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Verisurf

PolyWorks

Zeiss

Hexagon

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a hands-on Metrologist / CMM Programmer in Calabasas, CA. You will develop and program CMM inspection routines, interpret GD&T, and determine measurement strategies for prototype and production parts.

Ideal candidates have hands-on CMM programming experience and can create robust inspection methods while collaborating with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams. This is an onsite role with a 5-day work week.