Coordinate Measuring Machine Programmer

On Site Personnel; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Pennsylvania is looking for a CMM Programmer to develop and maintain inspection programs for Coordinate Measuring Machines. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of experience, be proficient in PC-DMIS, and possess strong knowledge of GD&T. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure product quality and compliance, and requires robust problem-solving skills. An engaging atmosphere with opportunities for continuous improvement awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience programming and operating CMMs in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in PC-DMIS programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and apply GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain inspection programs for CMM.
• Translate engineering drawings into inspection routines.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to improve inspection throughput.

Skills

Programming and operating CMMs

Proficiency using Hexagon PC-DMIS

Strong working knowledge of GD&T

Experience measuring complex parts

Strong communication skills

Ability to develop effective inspection strategies

Tools

Hexagon PC-DMIS

Job description

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of experience programming and operating CMMs in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency using Hexagon PC-DMIS (program creation, editing, prove-out, reporting)
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and ability to interpret prints and technical specifications
• Experience measuring complex prismatic parts and/or freeform features with repeatable results
• Comfortable working in a production environment with changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Quality, Engineering, and Machining
• The ideal candidate is proficient in PC-DMIS programming and troubleshooting, with a strong ability to apply GD&T (including datums, profile, position, and flatness) to real-world inspection scenarios
• They can develop effective inspection strategies that emphasize repeatability and consistent results, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and documentation discipline

Responsibilities: CMM Programmer:

• The CMM Programmer supports the company’s Bethlehem manufacturing site by developing, optimizing, and maintaining inspection programs for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to ensure products meet engineering requirements, customer specifications, and medical device quality expectations
• This role translates engineering drawings and GD&T into robust, repeatable inspection routines using Hexagon PC-DMIS, enabling accurate measurement for incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspection
• The CMM Programmer works closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Machining to improve inspection throughput, strengthen measurement capability, and support continuous improvement—helping ensure product performance, compliance, and patient safety
• Develop, debug, and maintain PC-DMIS CMM programs for machined components and assemblies (tight tolerance work)
• Interpret engineering drawings, specs, and models; apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to build effective measurement strategies (datums, alignments, feature evaluation)
• Create and refine inspection methods that are repeatable and efficient (probe paths, alignments, reporting, program structure)
• Support inspection execution across incoming, in-process, FAI, and final inspection as required by production demand
• Troubleshoot measurement issues (program errors, fixturing variation, part variation) and collaborate cross-functionally on containment/root cause/corrective actions
• Maintain objective evidence and documentation in a regulated environment (program revision control, inspection records, traceability)
• Assist with standard work: work instructions, inspection templates, best practices, and consistent reporting
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing inspection cycle time, improving yield, and preventing defects
• Support routine CMM performance checks/verifications per internal procedures and coordinate with Quality for calibration/maintenance needs
• This role also requires structured problem-solving skills, strong cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, and the ability to manage time effectively to execute inspections and programming work under production-driven deadlines