Lead CMM Programmer & Inspection Specialist

Top Echelon LLC

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Top Echelon LLC seeks an experienced CMM Programmer/Inspector to strengthen and develop our inspection department in a precision manufacturing environment. The role involves independently programming and operating CMM equipment, resolving measurement discrepancies, and establishing reliable inspection processes.

The candidate will play a key role in selecting and implementing a new CMM system, with ZEISS equipment and software strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Extensive experience programming and operating CMM equipment in a precision manufacturing environment.
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Experience inspecting close-tolerance machined components.
Ability to troubleshoot measurement inconsistencies and validate inspection results.
Experience developing inspection plans, programs, procedures, and documentation.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of the inspection department.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience supporting the selection or implementation of new CMM equipment is highly desirable.
Approximately 10 years of relevant CMM and inspection experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, edit, and optimize CMM inspection programs for precision-manufactured components.
Set up and operate CMM equipment to perform dimensional inspections.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and customer quality requirements.
Develop effective inspection strategies, setups, and measurement routines.
Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
Investigate conflicting measurement results and determine the source of discrepancies.
Ensure inspection methods are accurate, repeatable, and properly documented.
Prepare clear inspection reports and communicate findings to production and leadership.
Help evaluate, select, install, and launch a new CMM system, with ZEISS currently preferred.
Establish CMM programming standards, calibration practices, and inspection procedures.
Recommend additional inspection equipment, software, tooling, and department improvements.
Work with machinists and shop leadership to identify and resolve quality issues.
Train and mentor inspection personnel as the department develops.
Help build an inspection function capable of consistently meeting customer and internal quality standards.