Role Overview
The Quality Technician/CMM Programmer performs advanced dimensional inspection activities and develops Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs to ensure manufactured components meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role combines hands-on quality inspection with technical expertise in CMM programming, GD&T, CAD-based inspection, and advanced metrology.
The CMM Programmer / Quality Technician translates engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements into effective and repeatable inspection methods and CMM programs. This position serves as a technical resource for CMM programming and dimensional inspection while partnering closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to identify dimensional issues, support root cause investigations, improve inspection processes, and ensure consistent product conformity.
What You’ll Do...
- Develop, program, validate, maintain, and execute CMM inspection programs using PC-DMIS software
- Translate engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements into effective inspection strategies and CMM programs
- Determine appropriate measurement methods, datum structures, probing strategies, fixturing, alignments, and inspection sequencing
- Perform advanced dimensional and visual inspections using CMMs, manual measurement equipment, scanners, and other automated metrology technologies
- Optimize CMM programs for accuracy, repeatability, efficiency, and inspection cycle time
- Validate new and revised CMM programs prior to production use and update programs as engineering requirements change
- Troubleshoot CMM programming, probing, fixturing, measurement, and inspection issues
- Analyze CMM and inspection data to identify dimensional variation, trends, and potential manufacturing issues
- Interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T requirements, and CAD models to determine product conformity
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI), production inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection activities
- Develop and maintain inspection methods, inspection plans, CMM program documentation, work instructions, and standardized work
- Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to investigate dimensional nonconformances and support root cause and corrective action activities
- Provide dimensional data and technical inspection support for nonconformance investigations
- Support new product introduction, process development, engineering changes, and production ramp-up activities
- Review engineering changes and determine impacts to existing CMM programs, inspection methods, and measurement strategies
- Identify opportunities to improve inspection capability, automation, equipment utilization, measurement efficiency, and overall quality performance
- Create, review, and maintain Customer Data Packets, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), inspection records, calibration records, and other QMS documentation
- Identify, document, and support the disposition of nonconforming material through approved quality systems
- Support internal and external audits by providing inspection records, CMM program documentation, and evidence of compliance with AS9100 and company procedures
- Establish and maintain best practices for CMM programming, dimensional inspection, and advanced metrology
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced Quality Technicians on CMM programming, GD&T, metrology equipment, and inspection methods
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications and quality systems to maintain accurate inspection and quality records
- Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and hazard reporting expectations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
You have...
Education
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
Experience
- Four (4) or more years of experience in quality inspection, dimensional inspection, metrology, or precision manufacturing
- Three (3) or more years of hands-on experience programming and operating CMMs
- Demonstrated hands-on experience developing, editing, validating, and maintaining CMM programs using PC-DMIS software
- Experience programming CMMs using CAD models and engineering drawings, including the translation of GD&T requirements into PC-DMIS inspection programs
- Experience interpreting GD&T and applying dimensional and geometric requirements to inspection programs
- Experience developing inspection methods for complex, high-tolerance components
- Experience working in an AS9100, ISO 9001, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of CMM programming, dimensional metrology, and inspection techniques
- Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, datums, tolerances, and geometric requirements
- Proficiency with PC-DMIS CMM programming software, including program development, editing, debugging, validation, and optimization
- Strong understanding of CMM probe qualification, probing strategies, fixturing, alignments, coordinate systems, and measurement techniques
- Ability to translate engineering requirements and CAD models into efficient, accurate, and repeatable inspection programs
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimize CMM programs and inspection methods
- Ability to analyze CMM and inspection results and use dimensional data to identify process variation and manufacturing issues
- Strong understanding of metrology equipment calibration and measurement system requirements
- Ability to independently develop inspection strategies for new and existing products
- Strong analytical, technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work independently and serve as a technical resource for CMM programming and dimensional inspection
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice to have...
- Experience working in aerospace, additive manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience programming CMM inspections for tight-tolerance, complex geometry, or multi-axis components
- Experience with Zeiss, Hexagon, Mitutoyo, Keyence, GOM, or other advanced metrology systems
- Experience with CAD software and model-based definition (MBD)
- Experience with ASME Y14.5 and advanced GD&T applications
- Experience with automated inspection, scanning, or optical measurement systems
- Experience supporting First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 requirements
- Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R
- Experience with ERP and QMS systems for nonconformance reporting, document control, and calibration management
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
- Experience establishing CMM programming standards, templates, and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to mentor technicians and develop organizational capability in CMM programming and advanced metrology
- Demonstrated "roll up your sleeves" approach to supporting team objectives
If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.
Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.
Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.
Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.