Onsite CMM Programmer & Metrology Specialist

Vantedge Medical Company; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantedge Medical, with two local sites in CT, seeks an experienced CMM Programmer to develop, implement, and optimize inspection programs ensuring precise, repeatable measurements for medical components.

You will translate engineering drawings and GD&T into robust inspection plans, support FAI and PPAP activities, and mentor technicians while maintaining calibration and metrology practices across facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on CMM programming on a modern platform.
• Deep knowledge of automated metrology sensor hardware including tactile scanning probes, vision/camera systems, laser & structured lighting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, validate, and optimize CMM inspection routines using CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and support PPAP dimensional data requirements for new and revised parts.
• Develop and validate inspection fixtures and measurement methods for accurate, repeatable CMM inspection.
• Manage dimensional measurement data for statistical analysis, capability studies, and quality reporting.
• Support NPI by developing measurement strategies and inspection plans early in the product development cycle.
• Troubleshoot dimensional and measurement issues and partner with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Design Engineering to identify root cause and corrective actions.
• Maintain and continuously improve existing CMM programs for accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Mentor CMM operators and junior technicians on programming, GD&T, and measurement best practices.
• Maintain CMM calibration, stylus qualification, and metrology lab practices to ensure measurement system reliability.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Measurement analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel between facilities

Tools

Zeiss CALYPSO

OGP

Nikon

Alicona

Job description

Vantedge Medical, with two local sites in CT, seeks an experienced CMM Programmer to develop, implement, and optimize inspection programs ensuring precise, repeatable measurements for medical components.

You will translate engineering drawings and GD&T into robust inspection plans, support FAI and PPAP activities, and mentor technicians while maintaining calibration and metrology practices across facilities.