Senior CMM Programmer – Precision Metrology for Aerospace

Laborup; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Life Insurance

Training & Career Growth

Job summary

Laborup in Huntsville, AL is seeking a highly experienced CMM programmer to develop, validate, and optimize inspection programs for aerospace components. You will operate Wenzel CMM systems for FAI, in-process and final inspections, interpreting drawings and GD&T to ensure tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include supporting NPIs with inspection strategies, maintaining documentation, and driving continuous improvement in measurement accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of CMM programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming Wenzel CMM systems or comparable CMM platforms.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Experience with first article inspection (FAI) and production inspection.
• Strong understanding of precision metrology, inspection methodology, and SPC.
• Experience using laser scanning or advanced optical inspection systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with Siemens NX and manufacturing workflows is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize CMM inspection programs for complex aerospace and defense components.
• Program and operate Wenzel CMM systems for first article, in-process, and final inspection.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications to create accurate inspection routines.
• Support new product introductions by developing inspection strategies alongside manufacturing engineering and CNC programming.
• Perform first article inspections and prepare detailed dimensional reports.
• Troubleshoot dimensional issues and collaborate with machinists, programmers, and engineers to identify root causes.
• Validate manufacturing process capability through precision metrology and inspection data.
• Maintain inspection documentation, programs, and quality records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurement accuracy, repeatability, and inspection efficiency.
• Assist with calibration activities and proper maintenance of metrology equipment.

Skills

CMM programming

Wenzel CMM

GD&T knowledge

ASME Y14.5

Aerospace/defense

Statistical Process Control

Cross-functional collaboration

Measurement systems

Tools

Wenzel CMM Systems

Siemens NX

Siemens Sinumerik

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Laborup in Huntsville, AL is seeking a highly experienced CMM programmer to develop, validate, and optimize inspection programs for aerospace components. You will operate Wenzel CMM systems for FAI, in-process and final inspections, interpreting drawings and GD&T to ensure tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include supporting NPIs with inspection strategies, maintaining documentation, and driving continuous improvement in measurement accuracy and efficiency.