Senior CMM Programmer - Precision Metrology & Automation

Divergent; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Paid vacation

Sick time

Company holidays with year-end shut‑d

Paid parental leave

Health and wellness benefits (HMO/PPO)

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Learning and development reimburse­s

Collaborative high-performing team

Job summary

Divergent is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to ensure precision, repeatability, and quality of manufactured components. The role requires expertise in PC-DMIS on Hexagon systems and a strong GD&T background, in a high-mix manufacturing setting.

On-site opportunity in Long Beach, CA, with a focus on automated inspection, data-driven quality systems, and continuous improvement across engineering, machining, and quality teams. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in CMM programming and metrology within a precision or high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Expert-level skill with PC-DMIS and Hexagon CMM systems (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of GD&T and how to apply it to complex 3D geometries.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve metrology-related manufacturing challenges.
• Experience with standard precision tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, surface plates).
• Analytical approach to data review and process feedback.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and execute CMM programs with PC-DMIS on Hexagon systems to inspect precision components.
• Perform hands-on CMM operation and dimensional analysis for additively manufactured and machined parts.
• Interpret GD&T to create accurate, repeatable measurement strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, machining, and quality teams to resolve dimensional issues and improve manufacturability.
• Support development of automated and integrated inspection processes, connecting metrology data with manufacturing systems and analysis tools.
• Partner with technicians and engineers to improve understanding of measurement results, root-cause analysis, and CMM program intent.
• Contribute to standard work procedures and best practices for CMM programming and inspection across the organization.
• Provide technical feedback to support continuous skill growth within the quality and production teams.
• Continually refine measurement strategies to reduce cycle time and enhance accuracy.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging metrology technologies, such as laser scanning and non-contact inspection.
• Collaborate on fixturing design and tooling to improve repeatability.
• Ensure measurement practices comply with ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF 16949 standards.

Skills

CMM programming

Metrology within precision

PC-DMIS

Hexagon CMM systems

GD&T understanding

Troubleshooting metrology

Measurement data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Tools

PC-DMIS

Hexagon CMM systems

Job description

Divergent is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to ensure precision, repeatability, and quality of manufactured components. The role requires expertise in PC-DMIS on Hexagon systems and a strong GD&T background, in a high-mix manufacturing setting.

On-site opportunity in Long Beach, CA, with a focus on automated inspection, data-driven quality systems, and continuous improvement across engineering, machining, and quality teams. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.