What's awesome about working for groninger? 20 PTO days per calendar year and 11 paid holidays Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime Fresh fruit delivered every Monday! Gym reimbursement Extremely competitive benefits with significant employer contribution Snacks and engagement events Strong safety culture and supportive leadership Opportunities for continuous learning, skill development and cross-training across a variety of roles and processes A growing company that invests in continuous improvement, training and internal growth Temperature controlled manufacturing plant Check out a day in the life here: https://youtu.be/HQGzIGyqRbs?si=uL9wSqayQ1-TMiqs Click here to learn more about our culture and benefits: https://youtu.be/V3c8XcT4oXI?si=bI3eDQCA07FvVMi6 For the latest happenings and company information, check us out here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groningerusa The CMM Programmer / Metrology Specialist will be responsible for programming, operating, and maintaining Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to verify dimensional conformance of incoming, in-process, and finished products. This position serves as the primary technical resource for automated inspection programming, dimensional analysis, first article inspections, and advanced measurement systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for dimensional inspection of machined components and assemblies Create, maintain, and optimize CMM inspection programs using applicable metrology software Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and document inspection results in accordance with customer and company requirements Develop inspection plans and measurement strategies for new products and manufacturing processes Verify dimensional conformance of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products Generate and maintain inspection reports, quality records, and certification documentation Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective actions for quality concerns and nonconforming product Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to resolve dimensional and quality-related issues Support gauge calibration activities and ensure accuracy of measurement equipment Train and support Quality Inspectors/Technicians and production personnel on inspection methods and measurement techniques Perform manual inspection activities using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, comparators, and other precision measurement equipment Assist with customer and supplier quality concerns, suspect material reviews, and nonconforming material investigations Sort/quarantine/label materials Other duties as assigned by manager Support

ISO 9001

Quality Management System requirements and continuous improvement initiatives Support the company's strategic goals and values

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment Minimum 2 years of direct Zeiss Calypso CMM programming and operation experience preferred Zeiss Calypso Certification level 1 and 2 preferred Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading required Experience with CMM software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS, or similar preferred Experience performing First Article Inspections and dimensional layout inspections Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, optical comparators, and CMMs Working knowledge of

ISO 9001

quality systems required Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Strong attention to detail and ability to work with tight tolerances Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment Experience supporting machining, CNC manufacturing, or precision manufacturing environments preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced company environment Excellent communication skills (internal/external)