CMM Programmer/Quality Assurance Inspector

Date: Nov 6, 2026

Location: Athens, AL, US

Company: Tenneco

General Function:

 

Operate and program bridge type Coordinate Measurement Machines using CMM & Vision system software (including but not limited to PC-Dmis) to perform part, tooling and fixture layouts. Provide dimensional data to support process development and improvement activities. 

 

.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

 

  • Write part specific CMM programs using CMM software to support:
    •  PPAP submissions
    • Annual Product Validations
    • Process capability studies
    • Issue Investigations
    • Prototype builds
    • Others as required
  • Layout production tooling and fixturing.
  • Assist machinists and engineers in CMM report interpretation.
  • Generate various Statistical Process Control reports utilizing Datapage SPC software such as histograms, run charts, bar & whisker reports, etc.
  • Layout production gage fixtures to support new gage verification and annual calibrations.
  • Comply with Customer Specific & TS16949 requirements.
  • Maintain validation files.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualification Requirements:

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

Education and/or Experience:

 

  • High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)
  • Certification in Advanced GD&T (blue print reading).
  • Certification in basic Statistical Process Control.
  • 3 years experience in CMM programming.
  • Certification in basic and advanced PC-Dmis programming.

 

 

Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

 

Work Environment:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.