CMM Programmer

The CMM programmer will be a key contributor to the measurement process in Indianapolis, IN and contribute to the development of CMM programs in support the site’s manufacturing operations. This role involves both quality and technical leadership of the measurement and inspection processes within the client manufacturing facility. The CMM programmer demonstrates accountability for some functional, business and site objectives. This role will support continuous improvement of the CMM measurement process by taking the lead on troubleshooting activities associated with in-process and final view CMM programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create new and edit/up issue PCDMIS CMM measurement programs for an array of client hardware manufactured in Indianapolis

• Execute the independent validation of measurement processes to confirm compliance to measurement system analysis (MSA) requirements

• Working with manufacturing engineering, support the measurement planning process across each part number’s method of manufacture (MoM)

• Demonstrate ability to monitor and communicate the ‘health’ of the measurement processes across the plant and recognize when support and escalation is necessary 

• Ensure robust management of CNC program revision control is maintained and the integrity of all inspection data is securely preserved

• Support manufacturing engineering with the creation of technical instructions for all inspection processes utilized across the facility.

• Seek out new measurement and inspection processes/procedures to improve throughput and the quality of both parts and their respective machining/special processes.

• Develop and promote standardization of the CMM programming activity throughout the facility

• Provide inspection technical support to operations and drive continued industrialization of inspection processes

• Coordination and implementation of measurement and inspection activities

• Maintain processes and equipment needed to support client manufacturing operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing or Engineering)

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing or Engineering

• Experience with PCDMIS programming software

Desired Characteristics

• Quality function experience

• Experience in the use of CMM technology including scanning systems to capture component geometry

• Understanding and the application of GD&T

• Use of manual measurement gages to verify component geometry

• Ability to interpret complex (aerospace) engineering drawings

• Experience in the off-line and online development of CMM programs including programming without the aid of CAD models

• Understanding of GR&R and principles of an MSA study

• Experience with aviation quality requirements is beneficial

• Use of CAD software, preferably NX with the ability to open and navigate models, extract data and export data for various applications

• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools, systems and troubleshooting skills

• Strong PC skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab

• Experience in the inspection of jet engine hardware

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker