Cmm Programmer @ Actalent

Job Description

We are seeking a CMM Programmer to develop, maintain, validate, and optimize coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection programs supporting precision-manufactured aerospace components. This role works closely with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Operations, and Inspection teams to create effective measurement strategies that support first article inspections, in-process inspections, final inspections, and production readiness activities. The CMM Programmer serves as a technical resource for inspection programming, metrology support, measurement system improvement, troubleshooting activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, maintain, and optimize CMM inspection programs for complex manufactured components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, dimensional requirements, and GD&T requirements to establish inspection strategies.
• Create inspection programs supporting first article, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Correlate inspection programs to engineering requirements and customer specifications.
• Support inspection program prove-out and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot programming, measurement, and inspection-related issues.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Operations, and Inspection personnel to resolve measurement challenges.
• Support production readiness activities through development of accurate and repeatable measurement methods.
• Review and improve inspection processes to increase efficiency, repeatability, and measurement reliability.
• Support root cause investigations involving dimensional and quality concerns.
• Develop and maintain inspection documentation, reports, and programming records.
• Assist with implementation of inspection technologies, measurement methodologies, and process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance related to metrology, dimensional inspection, and measurement system capability.

Required Qualifications

• Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining CMM inspection programs.
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection principles and metrology practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, models, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, quality, or inspection operations within a production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting programming, dimensional inspection, or measurement-related concerns.
• Familiarity with first article inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of technical education and industry experience.
• Formal training in CMM programming, PC-DMIS, metrology, dimensional inspection, blueprint interpretation, CAD systems, quality engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience utilizing manual inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, optical inspection equipment, and related metrology tools.
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, precision machining, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with first article inspection requirements, inspection planning, program correlation, and production support activities.
• Experience inspecting complex profiles, rotating components, precision-machined parts, or customer-specific inspection requirements.
• Experience supporting measurement-system improvements and inspection-process optimization.
• Experience spending time in both programming and manufacturing-floor inspection environments.

Key Skills

• CMM Programming
• PC-DMIS
• GD&T
• Metrology
• Dimensional Inspection
• Blueprint Interpretation
• First Article Inspection
• CAD Model Interpretation
• Quality Engineering
• Inspection Planning
• Root Cause Analysis
• Manufacturing Support
• Process Improvement
• Production Readiness

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing and quality environment supporting precision-machined components and inspection operations. The role involves collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Operations, and Inspection teams while supporting production, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The work environment includes a combination of inspection programming, dimensional analysis, equipment validation, troubleshooting, and manufacturing-floor support activities. The position emphasizes quality, accuracy, safety, and compliance with established manufacturing and customer requirements.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Cheshire, CT.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $125000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid vacation/PTO, paid company holidays, career development and advancement opportunities. Many salaried positions operate on a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cheshire,CT.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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