CMM Programmer

Overall Purpose

The CMM Programmer is responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection programs to ensure product conformance to customer and engineering specifications. This role supports quality assurance activities by creating accurate and efficient automated inspection routines, analyzing measurement data, and helping drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Reports To

Direct: Site Manager       Indirect: Area Manager/Director of Operations

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, specifications, and customer quality standards to determine inspection requirements.


• Develop, validate, and maintain DCC programs for fixed-coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) using approved programming software.


• Create efficient inspection routines that ensure accurate measurement and verification of dimensional characteristics.


• Review and revise existing CMM programs to support engineering changes, drawing revisions, and process improvements.


• Verify that inspection programs are aligned with the correct part number, revision level, and customer requirements.


• Perform CMM setup, qualification, and operational verification to ensure equipment readiness and measurement accuracy.


• Confirm proper fixturing, calibration status, and measurement system integrity prior to inspection activities.


• Analyze inspection results and troubleshoot programming, setup, fixturing, or measurement issues to ensure reliable results.


• Collaborate with quality, engineering, manufacturing, and customer representatives to resolve dimensional and process concerns.


• Maintain accurate documentation of inspection programs, measurement data, and programming changes.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inspection efficiency, repeatability, and quality performance.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with PC-DMIS programming, validation, and program optimization.


• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and CAD model interpretation.


• Knowledge of dimensional metrology principles and precision measurement techniques.


• Ability to troubleshoot CMM programs and resolve measurement discrepancies.


• Experience analyzing inspection data and supporting quality improvement initiatives.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.


• Effective communication and collaboration with quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn customer-specific quality and reporting systems.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) operation, calibration verification, and inspection methodologies. 


• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and customer specifications.


• Experience creating and troubleshooting DCC (Direct Computer Control) inspection programs for automated measurement processes.


• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and comparators.


• Experience performing and supporting First Article Inspections (FAI), PPAP documentation, capability studies, and dimensional reporting.


• Strong knowledge of dimensional metrology, inspection planning, measurement analysis, and root cause investigation to ensure product conformance.

• Global team spirit
  
  
  
  • Team player
  
  
  • Caring for people
  
  
  • Open-minded
  
  
  
  


• Excellence
  
  
  
  • Reactive
  
  
  • Resilient to pressure
  
  
  • Rigorous
  
  
  
  


• Customer focus
  
  
  
  • Customer oriented
  
  
  • Reliable & trustworthy
  
  
  • Flexible
  
  
  
  


• Initiative
  
  
  
  • Autonomous
  
  
  • Innovative
  
  
  • Daring
  
  
  
  

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) in a manufacturing or quality environment, including experience with PC-DMIS software. 


• Demonstrated experience interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements to develop and validate dimensional inspection programs.

Education Background

• High school diploma or GED required.

About TRIGO Global Quality Solutions

Founded in 1997, TRIGO is a multinational company providing operational Quality Management solutions for the manufacturing sector, especially in the automotive and aerospace industries. With a team of more than ten thousand professionals present in 20 countries across 4 continents, TRIGO offers a comprehensive portfolio of Quality Assurance services ranging from inspection to expert auditing, consulting and training.

The unrivaled expertise, industrial mindset and extensive global footprint that TRIGO has built up over the last 3 decades has made TRIGO the leading quality solutions provider using the latest innovative and reliable digital systems and standard processes, delivering results in the most demanding industries. TRIGO has recently started to expand its clientele by offering quality services to the medical, chemical and food industries.

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions is committed to the core values of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to treating people fairly, and with respect and dignity. We offer employment opportunities based upon an individual's qualifications and performance, free from discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, and disability.

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions appreciates receiving all expression of interest; however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.