CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector, Sr.

Curtiss-Wright; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K match

Health benefits

Learning opportunities

Referral program

Competitive pay

Recognition

Employee stock purchase plan

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Sr. CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector to develop and maintain CMM inspection programs using CAD models and drawings, ensure measurement precision, and verify GD&T compliance across parts and assemblies.

You will collaborate with quality and engineering teams, train junior staff, and document inspection results while supporting continuous improvement in inspection methods and processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and quality systems.
• Proficiency with CMM software (PC-DMIS, Calypso).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting measurement issues.
• Communication skills for reporting results and collaborating across departments.
• High school diploma, technical certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as GD&T, ASQ, or specialized CMM programming credentials.
• Typically 4 - 6 years of inspection, manufacturing, laboratory, quality control, or related technical experience.
• Working knowledge of inspection methods, sampling procedures, and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience using measurement tools, gauges, and inspection equipment.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify CMM inspection programs using CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain CMM equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Perform inspections and verify that manufactured parts meet geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements
• Troubleshoot measurement and programming issues to reduce downtime.
• Analyze and document measurement data
• Collaborate with quality and engineering team to resolve quality concerns
• Train and support junior programmers or QC personnel in CMM operation and programming.
• Perform detailed inspections, checks, testing, and sampling of incoming materials, in-process products, packaging operations, and finished goods.
• Evaluate inspection results against drawings, specifications, test plans, and quality standards to support product acceptance, rejection, or rework.
• Prepare and review product verification documentation, inspection records, and quality control reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with procedure drafting, validation support, and troubleshooting of inspection or test methods.
• Monitor critical equipment, instrumentation, and inspection processes; escalate unusual or concerning results to Quality Engineering or Manufacturing.

Skills

GDT knowledge

Quality systems

Interpreting drawings

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or technical certificate

GD&T or ASQ certifications

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Job description

CMM Programmer / Quality Inspector, Sr.

As a Sr. CMM Programmer/ Quality Inspector you will be performing a wide variety of inspections, checks, tests, and sampling activities to ensure products, systems, and processes meet engineering, manufacturing, customer, contractual, regulatory, and organizational quality requirements. Uses experience and established procedures to identify defects, document results, and support acceptance, rejection, or rework decisions.

Location: Tempe, AZ

Salary Range: $28-$32/Hr

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Arizona. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Develop and modify CMM inspection programs using CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain CMM equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Perform inspections and verify that manufactured parts meet geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements
• Troubleshoot measurement and programming issues to reduce downtime.
• Analyze and document measurement data
• Collaborate with quality and engineering team to resolve quality concerns
• Train and support junior programmers or QC personnel in CMM operation and programming.
• Perform detailed inspections, checks, testing, and sampling of incoming materials, in-process products, packaging operations, and finished goods.
• Evaluate inspection results against drawings, specifications, test plans, and quality standards to support product acceptance, rejection, or rework.
• Prepare and review product verification documentation, inspection records, and quality control reports for completeness and accuracy. (20%)
• Assist with procedure drafting, validation support, and troubleshooting of inspection or test methods.
• Monitor critical equipment, instrumentation, and inspection processes; escale unusual or concerning results to Quality Engineering or Manufacturing.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and quality systems.
• Proficiency with CMM software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting measurement issues.
• Communication skills for reporting results and collaborating across departments.
• High school diploma, technical certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as GD&T, ASQ, or specialized CMM programming credentials
• Typically 4 - 6 years of inspection, manufacturing, laboratory, quality control, or related technical experience.
• Working knowledge of inspection methods, sampling procedures, and quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience using measurement tools, gauges, and inspection equipment.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

Curtiss-Wright's Sensors & Controls Division is a key partner to major commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers, including Boeing and Airbus. The Division includes businesses that produce high performance electro-mechanical actuation, precision position sensors, fluid controls and motion control subsystems, as well as complex structural components for aerospace applications. Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-sensors.com

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without rega