Senior CMM Programmer & Metrology Lead

Tennant Company; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 61,700 - 93,700; Full time

Job summary

Tennant Company seeks a Senior CMM Technician to develop, maintain, and optimize CMM programs to inspect production materials. You will review blueprints and specifications, determine program requirements, and conduct quality control inspections using calipers and micrometers.

You’ll train others and drive continuous improvement across metrology processes. You should bring strong GD&T expertise, PC-DMIS proficiency, and experience reading engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or 5–10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of ANSI/ASME, ISO and GD&T.
• Familiarity with Kaizen and Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Proficient with PC-DMIS; PolyWorks preferred.
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques (histograms, charts, control panels).
• Advanced inspection skills with calipers, micrometers, thread gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Ability to train others and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and specs to establish inspection criteria.
• Determine program requirements from design/engineering inputs.
• Conduct quality control inspections and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain SOPs for inspection processes and SOPs updates.
• Troubleshoot CMM programs and measurement issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality Engineers on CMM output.
• Train team members on inspection techniques and tools.
• Develop and execute process improvements in programming/calibration.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T expertise

Kaizen / Lean manufacturing

PC-DMIS

PolyWorks

Data analysis basics

Micrometers / calipers

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection software proficiency

SAP familiarity

Education

Associate degree in a related technical field or 5-10 years of related experience

Tools

PolyWorks

PC-DMIS

Job description

Tennant Company seeks a Senior CMM Technician to develop, maintain, and optimize CMM programs to inspect production materials. You will review blueprints and specifications, determine program requirements, and conduct quality control inspections using calipers and micrometers.

You’ll train others and drive continuous improvement across metrology processes. You should bring strong GD&T expertise, PC-DMIS proficiency, and experience reading engineering drawings.