CMM Programmer

*Title: *CMM Programmer *Location: *Grand Rapids, Michigan / West Michigan *Position Overview* * A growing medical-device manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on CMM and vision systems programmer to support multiple active product launches and accelerate inspection-program timelines. * This person will help create measurement programs from scratch, modify existing programs, and respond to urgent programming needs that arise during new-product introduction and production support. * The ideal candidate has practical experience programming CMMs and Keyence vision systems, is comfortable working onsite with manufacturing and engineering teams, and can quickly move between planned work and time-sensitive issues. *Key Responsibilities:* * Develop CMM inspection programs from scratch for medical-device components. * Modify, optimize, and troubleshoot existing CMM programs. * Program and support Keyence vision systems and automated optical-comparison equipment. * Use ZEISS CALYPSO or comparable CMM programming software. * Support measurement-program development for new product launches, design transfer, and NPI activities. * Perform or support Type 1 gauge studies and other measurement-system activities as * needed. * Review part drawings, tolerances, and inspection requirements and translate them into effective measurement programs. * Work with quality, manufacturing, and engineering teams to resolve programming issues and remove launch bottlenecks. * Handle urgent requests and shifting priorities while maintaining accurate program documentation and status tracking. * Help reduce the current backlog of measurement-program requests, which may range from several hours to multiple days per program. * Communicate progress, risks, and timeline impacts to project stakeholders. *Required Qualifications* * 3–5+ years of hands-on CMM programming experience; more experience is welcome. * Experience programming and modifying CMM inspection programs. * Experience with ZEISS CALYPSO or a comparable CMM programming platform. * Experience with Keyence vision systems, automated optical comparators, or similar automated inspection equipment. * Ability to work onsite in the Grand Rapids / West Michigan area. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and inspection requirements. * Ability to create programs from scratch, not only maintain or edit existing programs. * Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to respond effectively to urgent production or launch issues. Pay: $43.80 - $52.75 per hour Work Location: In person