CMM Programmer II

About the Role

As a CMM Programmer II at Ohio Ordnance Works Inc., you'll be joining a premier firearms manufacturer with a legacy dating back to 1981. You'll be part of a quality-focused team that ensures our products meet the highest standards for retail, law enforcement, and government agencies both domestic and foreign. This full-time position operates Monday through Thursday on first shift (10-hour days), where you'll apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment across our 10-acre campus.

As an experienced CMM Programmer, you will independently develop, validate, and optimize inspection programs utilizing Hexagon Coordinate Measuring Machines and PC-DMIS software. You will serve as a technical resource for Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring inspection methods accurately verify product conformance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will help establish inspection best practices, drive measurement process improvements, and mentor junior inspection personnel.

As a CMM Programmer II, your responsibilities will include

• Program, validate, troubleshoot, and optimize inspection routines using PC-DMIS software on Hexagon CMM platforms
• Develop inspection strategies from engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications
• Independently create and maintain CMM programs for new and existing products while ensuring measurement repeatability and reproducibility
• Analyze engineering drawings and apply advanced GD&T principles to establish robust inspection methods
• Generate and maintain inspection reports, FAIRs, capability studies, and dimensional analysis documentation
• Perform complex dimensional inspections to verify parts meet design tolerances
• Support root cause investigations related to dimensional nonconformances and manufacturing process variation
• Recommend and implement improvements to inspection plans, programming methods, fixturing, and measurement techniques
• Develop and maintain standardized programming practices and documentation for inspection processes
• Maintain, calibrate, and update CMM equipment and software
• Assist in gauge selection, fixture development, and measurement system evaluations
• Support internal and external audits by providing inspection data, reports, and technical expertise
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to CMM operators, inspectors, and jr. programmers
• Assist with customer inspections, source inspections, and technical discussions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience utilizing PC-DMIS software for program development and inspection execution
• Experience programming and operating Hexagon CMM equipment
• Strong understanding and practical application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
• Strong math and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and customer requirements
• Experience using precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, and optical measurement systems
• Proven ability to analyze dimensional data and generate detailed inspection reports
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to measurement and manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, dimensional inspection, or metrology
• Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, or related field
• Formal training or certification in PC-DMIS programming
• ASQ certifications such as CQI, CQT, CQE, or comparable quality-related credentials
• Experience supporting government, defense, aerospace, automotive, or firearms manufacturing programs
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and measurement system analysis (MSA)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality management systems
• Experience developing inspection fixtures and validating measurement methods
• Prior experience mentoring junior programmers, inspectors, or technicians
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Work Environment

• Work environment spans a 10-acre campus with six buildings, requiring frequent walking between locations in various weather conditions
• Position operates in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to noise, moving equipment, and standard industrial hazards
• Role requires standing or walking for up to 90% of the shift
• Must comply with all safety protocols including wearing required PPE in designated areas
• Physical requirements include occasional bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and frequent reaching into CMM machines to handle parts, fixtures, or tooling (5-25 lbs)