Role: CMM Programmer
Location: @ El Cajon CA.
Duration: Direct Hire/Perm/Contract options
Interview: 2 rounds in quick succession
Start Date: ASAP
The CMM Programmer is responsible for developing,
validating, and optimizing coordinate measuring machine programs to support dimensional inspection of aerospace components. This role plays a key part in ensuring inspection accuracy, product conformity, and manufacturing quality performance.
Skills:
3D scanning using Hexagon Absolute Arm, reverse engineering of mechanical/aerospace components, and Siemens NX modeling. Must have demonstrated capability in converting point cloud/mesh data into accurate parametric 3D CAD models, including surface reconstruction, solid modeling, and manufacturing-ready engineering deliverables
Position Responsibilities:
Create, validate, and maintain CMM programs for complex aerospace parts and assemblies (need information about which software like PCDMS)
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and inspection plans to ensure dimensional compliance
Support first article, in-process, and final inspection activities
Troubleshoot inspection issues and improve measurement efficiency, repeatability, and program robustness
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to resolve dimensional discrepancies and support corrective actions.
Ability to work with tight tolerances and quality-critical components; experience supporting production and inspection operations in a precision manufacturing setting.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 4-6 years of relevant exp.
Aerospace manufacturing or MRO experience; familiarity with common CMM software platforms and metrology best practices; experience supporting high-mix or fast-turnaround inspection environments.