CMM Programmer

Location: West Hartford, CT 06110

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Category: Engineering

Travel: None

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range

$100,000 – $115,000 (Salary)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced CMM Programmer with strong expertise in CMM programming and quality systems. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting CMM programs with a focus on inspection, documentation, and software control to ensure product quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop CMM programs that eliminate complex setups and improve operator usability
• Reduce reliance on functional gauging through enhanced CMM programming
• Train personnel in CMM operation, programming, and inspection methods
• Review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to ensure inspection methods align with current operation sheet requirements
• Develop inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and inspection plans to meet quality requirements
• Review inspection results and determine material suitability for use
• Issue, maintain, and follow up on corrective action responses (internal and external) to ensure effectiveness
• Support Production through test support, quality investigations, and supplier issue resolution
• Investigate technological advancements to drive continuous improvement
• Streamline and improve quality systems and procedures, with a focus on Quality System development
• Coordinate department activities in the Quality Manager’s absence, when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Specialized Knowledge

• Bachelor of Science degree (technical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) preferred (ASQC)
• Job-related experience and technical training in CMM programming (relevant experience may substitute for formal education)
• Experience across all aspects of quality assurance practices
• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems and ISO requirements
• Proficient in blueprint reading in accordance with ANSI Y14.5
• Advanced knowledge in:
• CMM Programming
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Metrology
• Auditing
• Supplier Quality Management
• Familiarity with PC-DMIS programming language required