CMM Programmer

The CMM Programmer will create and update CMM Programs for part specific receiving inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections.

You will utilize a variety of precision measuring instruments to include but not limited to:
Comparators, vision systems, micrometers and functional gages. Effectively communicates with peers and interdepartmental personnel maintaining a cohesive team environment. Assists with other quality related functions upon supervisor or managerial request.

What You’ll Do:

• Interpret engineering drawings and/or models to create and program coordinated measuring machine (CMM) for part measurement
• Examine parts and/or drawings to formulate a measurement scheme if no datums are specified
• Ensure materials and product are in within print specification
• Create new part specific CMM programs
• Update/Remediate existing part specific CMM programs
• Measure parts by using appropriate tools (Optical Comparator, Micrometers, Calipers, etc.)
• Inspects product to ensure it meets both internal and external specifications as well as all regulatory requirements.
• Record test data and create technical reports with defined templates (FAI, Capability Study, Gage R&R, etc.)
• Appropriately identify and segregate nonconforming product and initiate a nonconforming material report per internal NCMR procedures.
• Initiate continuous improvement efforts within the metrology lab and create controlled lab procedures where needed
• Provide help to production/quality associates as a technical expert on measurement style and technique
• Confer with Quality Engineers or Management to interpret/determine customer/internal standards and offer suggestions for measurement style
• Assist with programming of other inspection equipment at the site, including but not limited to Starrett Comparators, Smart Scope, Keyence, after a reasonable amount of training is provided by Avalign.
• Act as CAPA Owner for Metrology related CAPA
• Participate in Inspection plan and Gage Design discussions for New Product Introduction projects.

What You’ll Need:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with a strong knowledge of GD&T, and inspection methods
• 2+ years’ experience with CMM programming
• An understanding of quality standards (ISO-13485) & regulatory requirements (21
  
  CFR
  820) is preferred.
• Possess effective communication skills and interacts in a professional courteous manner with all co-workers