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

Required Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Preferred (not required) :

Physical & Work Environment

Why This Role Is Attractive