Senior CMM Programmer

Responsibilities: 
The Process Engineer will be responsible for programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to support the manufacturing efforts . The CMM programming will be done using PC DMIS software. The role will include writing, editing, troubleshooting, and validating CMM programs to be used for measurement of jet engine components. The Process Engineer develops, enhances, and troubleshoots CMM programs for dimensional inspection of manufactured aerospace products. The Process Engineer must be able to read and interpret drawings and prints using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop CMM programs using PC DMIS software, an advanced level of PC DMIS offline programming is expected.

• Read and understand prints/drawings and have an advanced knowledge of GD&T.

• Develop planning, processes, and work instructions

• Troubleshoot & prove-out CMM/ PC DMIS programs, direct GR&R validations, and validate work using multiple techniques

• Develop CAD based CMM inspection programs using both models and prints

• Work autonomously as well as collaboratively in identifying needs and validation plans. Providing proactive support to meet manufacturing requirements

• Follow system standards to development, implementation, and change management of metrology processes

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Approximately 20% travel time

• Advanced knowledge/experience programming CMM’s using PC DMIS software with scanning, offline programming, and complex geometry.

• Advanced knowledge/experience programming CMM’s using PC DMIS software with an emphasis on precision, repeatability and reproducibility

• Strong experience using, programming, troubleshooting, and editing PC DMIS programs.

• Experience using 5-axis REVO probe systems.

• Strong knowledge of GD&T and how to apply GD&T to inspection routines to satisfy print dimensions

• Strong mathematical, analytical, writing, and communication skills

• Knowledge and experience with CAD-based inspection using PC DMIS

• Strong collaboration & presentation skills in order to gain buy-in & effectively communicate program/process implementations and changes to the organization

Desired Characteristics:

• Programming or scripting experience (C++, C Sharp, Python, etc.)

• Self-starter – quick learner & able to identify alternative solutions for optimum results

• Experience in application of structured problem solving in continuous improvement