CMM Programmer – Metrology Specialist

About the role

The CMM Applications Specialist develops, validates, and maintains Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs used to inspect components throughout the manufacturing process. This role acts as a technical resource for metrology solutions, supporting product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain CMM inspection programs and measurement routines.
• Manage program revisions and keep inspection software documentation and databases up to date.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration, and performance verification for CMM equipment.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams on product development, process validation, and production inspection.
• Train inspectors, machinists, and other personnel on CMM operation and automated inspection processes.
• Improve inspection efficiency through automation and process‑optimization initiatives.
• Investigate dimensional non‑conformances and generate inspection reports as needed.
• Support supplier‑quality activities, including inspection of supplied components and review of measurement data.
• Maintain compliance with Quality System requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Assist with continuous‑improvement projects and provide technical metrology expertise across the organization.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Metrology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience delivering metrology solutions in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience performing dimensional inspection and measurement system analysis.
• Experience supporting quality and manufacturing operations (preferred).

Required skills

• Proficiency with CMM programming software and automated inspection systems.
• Strong understanding of metrology principles and dimensional analysis.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and inspection processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard PC applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including coordinate geometry and trigonometry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.