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Isembard

AI-driven distributed metal-component manufacturing

CMM Programmer

Inspection & TestUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeHamburg, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Several years of hands-on CMM programming experience in precision manufacturing, aerospace, or a machine shop.
  • Strong practical command of PC-DMIS and/or Zeiss Calypso.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and ISO GPS, and confidence working with customer 3D CAD models.
  • Experience with aerospace inspection documentation such as FAI, AS9102, or EN 9102.
  • Ability to measure and verify tolerances of ±0.01 mm and tighter.

Responsibilities

  • Program and optimise CMM inspection routines in PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, or equivalent for complex, tight-tolerance parts.
  • Run first article inspection (EN 9102), in-process inspection, and final sign-off for aerospace, defence, and energy work.
  • Set probing strategy, fixturing, and datum schemes, and build inspection fixtures where needed.
  • Find the root cause of non-conformances and take corrective action back to the machine with machinists and CAM programmers.
  • Own calibration of all measuring equipment and maintain records to EN 9100 standard, ready for customer and certification audits.
  • Build the metrology function from day one, including inspection programmes, probing and datum strategy, gauge calibration, and quality-data flows into machining and MasonOS.
  • Set inspection standards for the factory network and program, measure, and sign off inspections.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience building a quality function from scratch or taking a site through EN 9100 or AS9100.
  • GD&T certification or a quality qualification.
  • Experience with in-process probing on 5-axis machines with closed-loop correction.
  • Experience with SPC and process capability.
  • Some English for working with UK and US teams.

About the Company

Isembard

AI-driven distributed metal-component manufacturing

Isembard is a London-based software-first manufacturing network that runs AI-powered factories to produce high-precision metal parts for aerospace, defence, energy, and robotics. It uses modular factory builds and a franchise model with MasonOS—the AI-native operating layer that handles quoting, CAD/CAM, procurement, scheduling, quality assurance and logistics across 5-axis CNC and robotic cells. Factories hold ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials and JOSCAR certifications. The company has raised a $9M seed and a $50M Series A to grow to about 25 facilities by late 2026 in the UK, US, Germany, France and Ukraine, serving both defence/autonomy startups and established OEMs, and sometimes managing complete supply chains for customers.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Series A
Total funding
$59M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2024

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