Quality Control Programmer

Watson-Marlow - North America; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Durex Industries is seeking a Quality Control Programmer in Massachusetts to create, test, and maintain automated CMM inspection programs for complex machined parts and thermal assemblies. You will ensure conformance to drawings, GD&T, and ISO 9001 standards while collaborating with Quality Engineers, Machinists, and Production teams.

You will design fixtures, perform FAI and in-process inspections, analyze data, support calibration and continuous improvement, and mentor CMM operators in daily

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in offline/online CMM programming within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment (thermal, aerospace, industrial equipment, or precision metal fabrication preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in major CMM software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Zeiss CALYPSO, MCOSMOS, or PolyWorks).
• Expert knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint interpretation.
• Strong familiarity with precision hand metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, optical comparators).

Responsibilities

• Create, test, and maintain automated CMM inspection programs using 3D CAD models and 2D engineering prints.
• Design, select, and assemble fixtures and styli configurations for diverse component geometries.
• Perform initial dry runs to ensure offline/online CMM programs operate safely and efficiently without probe collisions.
• Execute First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product layouts per requirements.
• Interpret GD&T specifications to verify part conformance and analyze measurement data.
• Analyze measurement data, generate non-conformance reports, and collaborate to resolve trends.
• Train and mentor CMM operators on program execution, calibration, and measurement best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Quality Technology

Tools

PC-DMIS

Zeiss CALYPSO

MCOSMOS

PolyWorks

Job description

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

Durex Industries has over 40 years’ expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted custom thermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers across a range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testing and laboratory and quality assurance services.

Durex serves businesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plastics processing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Its innovative bespoke solutions – such as retrofitting heating elements to prevent outdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-made circulation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role

As the Quality Control Programmer, you will join our Durex Industries and support…The CMM Programmer is responsible for writing, developing, and optimizing inspection programs for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to validate complex machined parts, thermal assemblies, and raw materials. Working closely with Quality Engineers, Machinists, and Production teams, this role ensures strict compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, GD&T standards, and ISO 9001 quality requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Create, test, and maintain automated CMM inspection programs using 3D CAD models and 2D engineering prints.
• Design, select, and assemble custom inspection holding fixtures and styli configurations for diverse component geometries.
• Perform initial dry runs to ensure offline/online CMM programs operate safely and efficiently without probe collisions.

Dimensional Inspection & Data Analysis

• Execute First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product layouts per customer and internal requirements.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications to verify part conformance.
• Analyze measurement data, generate non-conformance reports, and collaborate with CNC machining and engineering teams to resolve dimensional off-spec trends.

Calibration & Quality Support

• Maintain calibration schedules, qualification records, and proper operating conditions for CMM equipment and precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers, gage pins, height gages).
• Support Material Review Board activities by evaluating rejected parts and determining accurate disposition data.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analyses and Statistical Process Control implementation across manufacturing cells.
• Train and mentor CMM operators on daily program execution, probe calibration, and measurement best practices.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in offline/online CMM programming within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment (thermal, aerospace, industrial equipment, or precision metal fabrication preferred).
• Technical Proficiency:
• Advanced proficiency in major CMM software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Zeiss CALYPSO, MCOSMOS, or PolyWorks).
• Expert knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint interpretation.
• Strong familiarity with precision hand metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, optical comparators).

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required;
• Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Technology, or related technical field preferred.

Soft Skills & Physical Demands

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with floor operators, quality engineers, and management.
• Ability to lift up to 30–35 lbs as required during fixture setup and component handling.

Pay Range $ 32.00 - 38.00 an hour

At Durex Industries, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.