Coordinate Measuring Machine Programmer

TechDoQuest; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Job summary

TechDoQuest is seeking a skilled CMM Programmer to develop, validate, and optimize coordinate measuring machine programs for aerospace component inspection. You will interpret GD&T drawings and inspection plans to ensure dimensional conformity and drive quality performance.

The role focuses on on-site validation, program robustness, and collaboration with manufacturing and engineering to resolve dimensional discrepancies and support corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Experience programming coordinate measuring machines in a manufacturing environment with strong GD&T and inspection knowledge.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances and quality-critical components.
• Experience supporting production and inspection operations in a precision manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and maintain CMM programs for aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and inspection plans for dimensional compliance.
• Support first article, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Troubleshoot inspection issues and improve measurement efficiency, repeatability, and program robustness.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies and support corrective actions.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Measurement principles

Tools

CMM software platforms

Job description

The CMM Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing coordinate measuring machine programs to support dimensional inspection of aerospace components. This role plays a key part in ensuring inspection accuracy, product conformity, and manufacturing quality performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, validate, and maintain CMM programs for complex aerospace parts and assemblies
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and inspection plans to ensure dimensional compliance
• Support first article, in-process, and final inspection activities
• Troubleshoot inspection issues and improve measurement efficiency, repeatability, and program robustness
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies and support corrective actions

Required Qualifications:

• Experience programming coordinate measuring machines in a manufacturing environment; strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, inspection methods, and measurement principles
• Ability to work with tight tolerances and quality-critical components
• Experience supporting production and inspection operations in a precision manufacturing setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace manufacturing or MRO experience; familiarity with common CMM software platforms and metrology best practices; experience supporting high-mix or fast-turnaround inspection environments

Work Arrangement / Engagement Notes:

• This role is generally expected to support on-site inspection and validation activities