Advanced Inspection Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Advanced Inspection Programmer to support quality and inspection activities. This role will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing programs to ensure products meet engineering specifications and surgeon requirements, on CMM, C-Vision and Benchmark machines.

The Programmer will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams. Along with focusing on development of additional inspectors programming skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong internal working relationships across restor3d.

• Understand the objectives, responsibilities, and mission of restor3d and the Quality Control department and work towards those goals.

• Develop, program, and execute inspection programs for production and first article inspections utilizing CMM Manager, Zone 3 and C-vision software.

• Communication and training of additional team members for development of their programming abilities.

• Interpret engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), CAD models, and implant specifications to develop accurate inspection routines.

• Further develop inspection processes.

• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, final inspections, and receiving inspections.

• Analyze inspection data and communicate results to quality and engineering teams.

• Identify nonconformances and support root cause and corrective action activities

• Maintain inspection documentation, reports, and records as well as Good Document Practices (GDP).

• Calibrate and verify inspection equipment as needed.

• Assist with audits and customer quality requirements as required.

• Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and SPC activities, and continuous improvement initiatives related to metrology and inspection.

• Support the development of Best Practices document and work instructions for the advanced inspection processes.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

• 4+ years of experience performing technician-level inspection within a FDA regulated environment.

• 5+ years working with CMM Manager or Zone-3, or equivalent

• Working knowledge of GxP procedures and requirements

• GD&T certification required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• CMM Manager experience is required

• Zone 3 experience highly desired

• Calypso, Measure X, and Smart Profile experience highly desired

Required Skills:  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced knowledge of inspection/metrology.

• Experience writing quality procedures desired

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T.

• Skilled in the use of computer software to include, but not limited to Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, and Excel), Adobe PDF, SolidWorks, in-spec metrology software.

• Must be able to work in a team environment, execute responsibilities with minimal direct supervision, and have high attention to detail.

Physical Requirements: 

• Extended periods of sitting