CMM Programmer

Provide CMM programming support and inspection of critical aerospace components which meet company and customer expectations.

• Identify product for CMM inspection.
• Develop and write part inspection programs for CMM.
• Organize and control CMM inspection programs.
• Troubleshoot product issues and support manufacturing.
• Train inspection personnel on CMM operation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.
• Interact professionally with colleagues from Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.
• Perform validation activities related to CMM inspection programs.
• Perform CMM inspection on critical aerospace components as needed.
• Utilize CMM inspection data to recommend rework activities to machinists when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Provide coaching, support, and direction to members of a work team
• Promote positive employee relations through effective conflict management and issue resolution.
• Effectively track and report manufacturing process performance
• Communicate / interact with the Customer
• 5 years? experience in the programming, operation and full utilization of PCDMIS
• Possess the ability and necessary skills to train QC personnel in the operation of both manual CMM and CMM.
• Possess the ability to both evaluate and recommend CMM hardware and software improvements, to improve performance and/or utilization, in a cost-effective approach
• Effective communicator: possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to directly interface with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers in CMM with any issues that may arise.
• Strong organization skills

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor?s degree inengineering or Programming or related field. Alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments.
• ASQ certification as a Certified Mechanical Inspector or Certified Quality Technician is a plus.
• 5 years CMM programming experience in the manufacturing industry - aerospace preferred.
• First piece inspection/layout experience
• Proficient computer skills are required (PCDMIS, Microsoft Office)
• CMM set-up, layout inspection, gage calibration,
• Technical/shop math, blueprint reading (including GD&T).
• SPC and problem-solving knowledge.