Precision CMM Programmer & Metrology Specialist

Groninger USA LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

11 holidays

Overtime opportunities

Fresh fruit Mondays

Gym reimbursement

Competitive benefits

Snacks and engagement events

Strong safety culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Groninger in Charlotte, NC is seeking a CMM Programmer/Metrology Specialist to program, operate, and maintain Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for dimensional inspection of parts and assemblies. You will develop inspection plans, analyze measurements, and ensure quality across incoming, in-process, and finished products.

You will read blueprints, perform FAI inspections, and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Minimum 2 years Zeiss Calypso CMM programming and operation experience preferred.
• Zeiss Calypso Certification level 1 and 2 preferred.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills.
• Experience with CMM software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS, or similar.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections and dimensional inspections.
• Proficient with precision measuring equipment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CMMs for dimensional inspection of machined components and assemblies.
• Create, maintain, and optimize CMM inspection programs using metrology software.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections and document results per requirements.
• Develop inspection plans and measurement strategies for new products.
• Verify dimensional conformance of incoming materials and finished products.
• Generate and maintain inspection reports and quality records.
• Support corrective actions for quality concerns and nonconforming product.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams.
• Support gauge calibration activities and ensure accuracy of measurement equipment.
• Train Quality Inspectors/Technicians on inspection methods.
• Assist with customer and supplier quality concerns and nonconforming material investigations.
• Support ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T knowledge

FAI inspection

Calypso

PC-DMIS

Blueprint reading

Measurement equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Manufacturing Tech

Tools

Calypso software

PC-DMIS

MCOSMOS

Job description

Groninger in Charlotte, NC is seeking a CMM Programmer/Metrology Specialist to program, operate, and maintain Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for dimensional inspection of parts and assemblies. You will develop inspection plans, analyze measurements, and ensure quality across incoming, in-process, and finished products.

You will read blueprints, perform FAI inspections, and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve issues.