CMM Programmer

Location: Meriden, CT

Salary | Competitive Pay + Bonus + Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match Shift(s) Available: 1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Program Precision. Drive Quality. Support Aerospace Excellence. DRT Aerospace is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to join our Quality team in Meriden, CT. In this role, you will develop and maintain CMM inspection programs, support first article inspections, validate complex aerospace components, and ensure compliance with customer and industry quality standards.

If you have experience with PC-DMIS, GD&T, aerospace inspection, and precision measurement, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on mission-critical aerospace products while working alongside a team committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why Join DRT Aerospace? At DRT Aerospace, you'll be part of a team that manufactures critical aerospace components for industry-leading customers. We invest in our people, promote internal growth, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on operational success.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay + Bonus
• Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match
• Paid time off and holidays + Floating Holiday
• Career advancement opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment

What You’ll Do CMM Programming & Inspection

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CMM programs utilizing Hexagon PC-DMIS software.
• Create online and offline inspection programs from CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Establish inspection strategies, alignments, and datum structures for dimensional verification.
• Validate and troubleshoot new and existing CMM programs.
• Inspect complex aerospace components, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machined parts.

Quality & Metrology

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Generate detailed inspection reports and analyze dimensional data.
• Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R studies.
• Verify measurement system accuracy and support calibration activities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements.

Production & Engineering Support

• Support AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and CNC Programming teams on new product introductions.
• Investigate dimensional nonconformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Recommend improvements to inspection processes, fixturing, and measurement methodologies.
• Support customer audits, source inspections, and regulatory reviews.

What We're Looking For Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CMM programming, quality inspection, metrology, or manufacturing inspection.
• Experience programming CMMs in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with Hexagon PC-DMIS.
• Working knowledge of:
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Blueprint reading
• Coordinate metrology principles
• Datum structures and alignment strategies
• SPC and MSA methodologies
• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components.
• Ability to review CAD models and engineering documentation.
• Strong computer skills and experience with electronic quality systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Quality, or related field
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting aerospace OEMs such as Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, GE Aerospace, Boeing, or Sikorsky.
• AS9102 First Article Inspection experience.
• Experience with: PolyWorks and/or Zeiss Calypso
• FARO Arm or portable metrology systems
• ASQ CQE, CQT, or GD&T certifications.
• Automated inspection and data collection experience.

Ready to Join Our Team?Bring your CMM programming expertise to an organization where precision, quality, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing!

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 35 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent use of hands for machine operation, tooling changes, and inspection activities.
• Ability to safely work around moving mechanical equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Visual acuity required for inspection of precision components and reading technical documentation.

Work Environment This position works in a manufacturing environment where exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, oils, and moving equipment is common. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times when required. ITAR and DRT Aerospace DRT Aerospace supports customers in the aerospace and defense industries and complies with all applicable U.S. export control regulations. This position may involve access to export-controlled information, technology, products, or technical data. As a result, employment is contingent upon the successful verification of eligibility to access such information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Candidates will be required to provide documentation supporting their eligibility if selected for employment. #Aerospace

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