Talascend is currently seeking a CMM Inspection Programmer for a contract opportunity with our client in Greenville, South Carolina.
Overview
This role involves developing and validating Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) measurement strategies for standard to moderately complex parts. The candidate will create and maintain CMM programs, support hardware and software setup, and lead improvement efforts to enhance inspection processes and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate robust CMM measurement strategies using CAD models, drawings, datum structures, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and production requirements.
- Create, maintain, and prove out PC-DMIS CMM programs in alignment with quality plans and inspection standards.
- Use Siemens NX or similar CAD tools for CMM programming, model interrogation, inspection planning, and dimensional analysis.
- Troubleshoot recurring issues related to CMM programs, alignment, probes, fixtures, and reports.
- Support CMM hardware/software setup, probe qualification, fixture validation, and production inspection reliability.
- Improve templates, reports, documentation, and standard practices related to CMM programming and inspection.
- Provide technical support and coaching to operators, manufacturing engineers, and cross-functional teams.
- Lead improvement initiatives to enhance repeatability, usability, safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, associate's degree, Machinist Apprentice graduate, or high school diploma/GED with equivalent technical experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on offline CMM programming experience using PC-DMIS.
- Experience programming, proving out, and validating CMM inspection routines in a production environment.
- Working knowledge of GD&T, drawing interpretation, model-based definition, and dimensional inspection principles.
- Ability and willingness to work on site in a manufacturing production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of GD&T, drawing/model interpretation, dimensional inspection, and measurement strategy development, preferably aligned with ASME Y14.5.
- Proficiency with PC-DMIS, offline CMM programming, program prove-out, and production support.
- Experience with Siemens NX or similar CAD tools, model-based definition, and model-based inspection data.
- Experience with CMM hardware setup, probe qualification, fixture validation, and troubleshooting measurement systems.
- Experience with automation, scripting, or workflow optimization using VBA, Python, C++, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including shop math, geometry, and trigonometry for metrology applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting production, troubleshooting, documentation, training, and continuous improvement activities.
- Experience supporting dimensional inspection or metrology for heavy-duty gas turbine, aerospace, energy, or complex precision components.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.