Lead CMM Programmer - Metrology & Inspection

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC seeks a Lead CMM Programmer to develop and validate CMM programs and inspection methods in a production setting. You will translate drawings, GD&T, and model-based definitions into reliable inspection strategies and troubleshoot measurement issues on the shop floor.

The role requires 6+ years in digital inspection/metrology and 5+ years offline CMM programming with PC-DMIS, plus on-site availability. Strong communication with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree or Machinist Apprentice; or HS diploma with equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 6+ years of experience in digital inspection technology, metrology, manufacturing/quality engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on offline CMM programming experience using PC-DMIS.
• Experience programming, proving out, and validating CMM inspection routines in production.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, drawing interpretation, model-based definition, and dimensional inspection principles.
• Ability and willingness to work on site in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate robust CMM measurement strategies for standard to moderately complex parts using CAD models, drawings, datum structures, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and production requirements.
• Create, maintain, and prove out PC-DMIS CMM programs that align with Product Quality Plans, inspection standards, and shop execution needs.
• Use Siemens NX or similar CAD tools to support CMM programming, model interrogation, inspection planning, and dimensional analysis.
• Troubleshoot recurring CMM program, alignment, probe, fixture, report, setup, result, and production-support issues.
• Support CMM hardware/software setup, probe qualification, fixture validation, and reliable execution of production inspection processes.
• Improve PC-DMIS templates, reports, naming conventions, documentation, controlled software practices, and standard work.
• Provide technical support, coaching, and clear communication to operators, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead improvement efforts that strengthen CMM repeatability, usability, cycle time, safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

PC-DMIS

Siemens NX

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Machinist Apprentice or HS diploma with experience

Tools

PC-DMIS

Siemens NX

Model-based definition

Job description

GE Vernova in Greenville, SC seeks a Lead CMM Programmer to develop and validate CMM programs and inspection methods in a production setting. You will translate drawings, GD&T, and model-based definitions into reliable inspection strategies and troubleshoot measurement issues on the shop floor.

The role requires 6+ years in digital inspection/metrology and 5+ years offline CMM programming with PC-DMIS, plus on-site availability. Strong communication with cross-functional teams is essential.