CMM Programmer

Job Title: CMM Programmer (Metrologist)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $64,480 – $74,880 Starting
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location: Houston, TX (Northwest Houston industrial corridor)
Reports To: Quality Manager

Company Overview
Our client is a global manufacturer of complex assemblies and finished components supporting data center infrastructure, energy, automotive, and industrial process markets. With multiple international manufacturing sites and a strong U.S. presence, this organization is known for high-precision assembly, integration, and quality-driven manufacturing for blue-chip customers.

The Houston operation focuses heavily on assembly and integration work for data centers and process-driven industrial environments, requiring tight dimensional control, repeatable inspection processes, and robust metrology practices.

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Metrologist to support precision measurement, inspection, and quality validation activities within a high-mix manufacturing and assembly environment. This role is hands-on and lab-based, with strong emphasis on CMM programming, optical measurement systems, and dimensional inspection of plastic and mechanical components used in complex assemblies.

The ideal candidate is comfortable supporting First Article Inspections (FAI), New Product Introduction (NPI), capability studies, and root-cause investigations, and works closely with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure product conformance.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, operate, and maintain Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to perform accurate and repeatable dimensional inspections of components and assemblies
• Create and complete First Article Inspection (FAI) packages, Technical Validation Reports (TVRs), and supporting measurement documentation
• Develop measurement illustrations, inspection plans, and data reports to support production and engineering requirements
• Perform capability studies, GR&R studies, and PPM analysis to evaluate measurement system and process performance
• Conduct precision measurements using a range of equipment, including:
  • CMM systems
  • Vision / optical measurement systems (e.g., Micro-Vu or equivalent)
  • Calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and Go/No-Go gauges
• Collect, analyze, and report inspection data; identify trends and potential non-conformances
• Troubleshoot measurement discrepancies and support root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Assist with NPI efforts, including setup, programming, validation, and calibration of new measurement equipment
• Prepare technical deviation or non-conformance documentation when required
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements; support training of quality personnel on blueprint reading and tolerances
• Maintain metrology lab standards, calibration schedules, and safety procedures

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a metrology, quality inspection, or CMM programming role
• Hands-on experience programming and operating CMM equipment
• Strong working knowledge of precision measurement tools and dimensional inspection techniques
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T symbols
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems; exposure to ISO/IEC 17025 is a plus
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with small, tight-tolerance parts in an assembly-driven environment

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Relevant experience may substitute for formal education

Preferred (not required):

• ASME GD&T Professional Certification (GDTP)
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
• Formal metrology or calibration certifications

Physical & Work Environment

• Light industrial work environment
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs
• Requires close visual acuity for inspection of small parts, detailed measurements, and computer-based data analysis
• Indoor, climate-controlled manufacturing and metrology lab setting

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Stable, long-term direct hire opportunity
• Technically interesting work supporting critical infrastructure and industrial systems
• Strong collaboration between Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Exposure to NPI, advanced measurement systems, and global manufacturing standards