CMM Programmer - PC-DMIS AS9100 Precision Manufacturing Santa Ana, CA

At a Glance

Company: Ricaurte Precision, Inc.
Location: Santa Ana, California
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $35-$45 per hour (DOE)
Experience Level: 5+ Years of Experience
Industry: Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Advanced Manufacturing
Quality Systems: AS9100D ISO 9001:2015

Why This Role Exists

Ricaurte Precision machines complex, tight-tolerance components where quality is non-negotiable. As production grows and automation expands, we need a dedicated CMM Programmer to ensure inspection programs are accurate, efficient, and aligned with GD&T requirements.

This role exists to strengthen RPI's inspection infrastructure, improve productivity, and ensure customer drawings are verified with precision and consistency.

The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CMM programs (PC-DMIS preferred)
• Set up and operate Hexagon CMM systems to meet inspection requirements
• Interpret and apply GD&T from engineering drawings
• Inspect parts per First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspection standards
• Select and utilize appropriate gauges and measurement tools
• Review drawings and documentation to ensure inspection criteria are clearly defined
• Identify ambiguous or outdated GD&T documentation and drive resolution
• Assist with SolidWorks model updates and file conversions for programming support
• Coordinate CMM maintenance, calibration, and system upgrades
• Support the Quality team with additional inspection tasks as needed
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and inspection efficiency

This is a hands-on programming and inspection role within an AS9100-certified environment.

Inspection Equipment & Software

You'll work with advanced quality tools and systems including:

CMM & Metrology

• Hexagon CMM
• Romer Arm (as applicable)

Software

• PC-DMIS (preferred)
• SolidWorks (model support)
• ERP-driven documentation systems

Measurement Tools

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Height gauges
• Standard gauges & indicators

What We're Looking For

Required

• 3+ years of CMM programming experience
• Experience with PC-DMIS software
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings
• Experience setting up CMM systems and performing quick program updates
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with Romer Arm
• Ability to assist with quality gauging development
• Experience updating SolidWorks models
• Experience supporting vendor quality investigations

Materials You'll Inspect

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Titanium
• Inconel
• Engineering Plastics

Why Quality Professionals Choose Ricaurte Precision

• Advanced, automated precision machining environment
• AS9100-certified, process-driven quality culture
• High-end CMM and inspection systems
• Complex, meaningful aerospace and advanced manufacturing work
• Collaborative team across programming, machining, and quality
• Real opportunity to influence process improvements

Pay, Benefits & Stability

• $35 - $45 per hour, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Long-term stability in a growing, technology-driven machine shop

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