Senior CMM Programmer - Aerospace & Defense ManufacturingThis role supports new product introductions, first articles, process validation, and production inspection by developing and optimizing CMM inspection programs for complex, tight-tolerance components.
Compensation: $105-115kWhat You'll Be Working With:- Wenzel CMM Systems
- Keyence Laser Inspection Technology
- Siemens NX
- Hermle, Heller, Zayer, and DN Solutions machining centers
- Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain controls
Requirements- 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.
Benefits- 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 statistical process control (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.
