Senior CMM Programmer

Schultes Precision Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Senior CMM Programmer to support our precision machining operations. This position is responsible for developing, optimizing, and executing advanced Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs to ensure manufactured components meet stringent dimensional, geometric, and customer specifications.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced programming proficiency in ZEISS CALYPSO and/or Hexagon PC-DMIS, a comprehensive understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and a strong technical background in CNC machining processes.

Beyond dimensional inspection, this individual will serve as a critical technical resource to manufacturing operations, collaborating with machinists, CNC programmers, and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot nonconforming components, identify root causes of dimensional variation, and develop effective corrective actions.

This role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented professional who can translate complex inspection data into actionable manufacturing improvements.

• Develop, validate, and optimize advanced CMM inspection programs using ZEISS CALYPSO and/or Hexagon PC-DMIS.
• Create efficient, repeatable inspection routines for complex precision-machined components, including tight-tolerance features and complex geometries.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T specifications, and customer requirements to establish accurate inspection methods.
• Utilize CAD-based programming and appropriate measurement strategies to improve inspection accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Develop and maintain CMM programs, inspection documentation, measurement reports, and inspection procedures.
• Evaluate measurement strategies, probe configurations, alignments, and fixturing to ensure reliable dimensional results.
• Support first article inspections (FAI), production inspections, and customer-specific dimensional reporting requirements.
• Troubleshoot CMM programming issues, measurement inconsistencies, and inspection-related discrepancies.

• Partner directly with CNC machinists, setup personnel, programmers, and manufacturing engineers to investigate components that fail dimensional inspection.
• Analyze inspection results to distinguish between actual machining defects, measurement errors, setup issues, and process variation.
• Apply practical knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, work holding, part setups, and manufacturing processes to identify potential causes of dimensional nonconformance.
• Provide actionable technical feedback to manufacturing teams regarding dimensional deviations, feature relationships, and potential process corrections.
• Assist in identifying and resolving issues related to tool wear, machine offsets, work holding, thermal effects, part distortion, and machining strategies.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities to prevent recurring dimensional defects.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to improve process capability, dimensional consistency, and overall part quality.

• Support the development and improvement of dimensional inspection standards, programming practices, and quality control processes.
• Participate in nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Quality and Manufacturing to reduce scrap, rework, and inspection-related production delays.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to CMM operators, quality technicians, and other inspection personnel.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality management systems, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection throughput through program optimization, standardized inspection methods, and efficient measurement strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to independently develop, troubleshoot, and optimize complex CMM programs.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T principles and their practical application to dimensional inspection.
• Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, and precision machining specifications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional manufacturing and quality teams.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on CMM programming experience in a…