Quality Technician/CMM Programmer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Technician/CMM Programmer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN .

Position Overview:

The Quality Technician/CMM Programmer is responsible for performing dimensional inspections, operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), supporting first article inspections, validating manufacturing processes, and ensuring measurement systems provide accurate and reliable results.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting prototype development, manufacturing process maturation, and production readiness activities by providing precise measurement data and objective evidence of product conformity. This role requires strong metrology skills, experience with advanced measurement systems, and the ability to work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality personnel in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Success in this role will be measured through:

Inspection Quality

• Accuracy of dimensional inspections
• Timely completion of inspection activities
• Reduction in inspection-related errors
• CMM program quality and effectiveness
• Measurement system reliability
• Inspection report accuracy

Manufacturing Support

• Process validation support
• Manufacturing readiness support
• Inspection process improvements
• Measurement efficiency improvements
• Support of Factory of the Future initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

Metrology and Dimensional Inspection

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final dimensional inspections.
• Verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment to verify critical product characteristics.

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operation

• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to support inspection and validation activities.
• Develop, modify, and execute CMM inspection programs.
• Analyze inspection results and generate dimensional reports.
• Troubleshoot measurement and inspection issues.

Calypso Programming

• Create and maintain Calypso inspection programs.
• Optimize inspection routines for efficiency and repeatability.
• Validate CMM programs prior to production use.
• Support development of automated inspection strategies.

First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Support First Article Inspection activities.
• Perform detailed dimensional verification of prototype and production components.
• Generate and maintain FAI documentation packages.
• Verify compliance with engineering requirements prior to release for production activities.

Process Validation and Manufacturing Readiness

• Perform dimensional studies supporting process validation activities.
• Support Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR).
• Assist with process capability studies and measurement system evaluations.
• Collect and analyze measurement data supporting manufacturing process development.

Measurement System Support

• Verify calibration status of inspection and measurement equipment.
• Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities.
• Assist with Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies.
• Ensure inspection equipment is suitable for intended use.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience performing dimensional inspection in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency in:
• Calypso Programming
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Operation
• Precision Dimensional Inspection
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Receiving Inspection
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Inspection Reporting

Preferred Qualification:

• Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Quality Technology, Metrology, Mechanical Technology, or related technical field preferred.
• Five (5)+ years of inspection or metrology experience.
• Experience supporting First Article Inspections.
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, nuclear, medical device, semiconductor, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting prototype development or manufacturing process validation activities.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT).
• Experience with the following is highly desirable:
• PC-DMIS
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Process Validation Activities
• Optical Measurement Systems

Other Job Requirements:

• Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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