CMM Operator Programmer

Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft.

To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed nine million hours and over 170 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has three locations in the United States, located in Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Forks, North Dakota and Knoxville, Tennessee.

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The CMM Program Operator is responsible for in-process and final inspections of aeronautical products to engineering type design. This individual is responsible for ensuring timely execution and reporting of inspection results to include documentation of any deviations. The qualified applicant will need to demonstrate attention to detail, thoroughness, with tasks, unwavering integrity, sound judgment and a cooperative attitude throughout the inspection process.

This individual is also responsible for the development and implementation of metrology for manufacturing inspection. Conducts inspections of aircraft components and tools using basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, etc. along with CAD and GD&T information with advanced measurement system equipment.

This position offers a $5k SIGNING BONUS!

• Reads, interprets and inspects to drawings, procedures and process specifications that govern manufacturing processes
• Ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the quality assurance manual and the process/procedures within
• Ensures that products/articles/services meet the drawing, specification and customer requirements
• Demonstrates leadership qualities when working with manufacturing technicians
• Good communicator in both oral and written language
• Flexibility with job functions and the ability to multi-task
• Operate metrology equipment for the inspection of aircraft components and manufacturing tools.
• Perform receiving inspection as required
• Accomplish tooling certification and maintain records of calibration in the tool certification database
• Develop inspection programs to operate the automated CMM for the inspection of aircraft components using CAD and GD&T data.
• Perform measurement systems analysis
• Perform measurement system error and non-conformity root cause evaluations and develop corrective action plans
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of current and future dimensional inspection processes.
• Provide support to other quality assurance personnel as required.

Associates degree in CAD and/or experience in creating/reading drawings with GD&T information. Two years experience in engineering design or manufacturing inspection.

• Able to read, interpret and inspect to drawings, procedures and process specifications with the ability to articulate findings
• Proficient in the use of basic measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gages
• Proficient in the use of advanced metrology equipment such as Faro Arms, Laser Trackers, CMMs, and Laser Scanners.
• Proficient in Polyworks, Cam2
  
  Measure
  
  X, and PC-DMIS inspection software
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T
• Working knowledge of Pro-Engineer
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and all related programs
• Problem solving and analytical skills for root-cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Spatial and mechanical aptitude

• Technical skills:
  Possesses necessary skills and knowledge; provides accurate, neat, and thorough work; pursues training and professional development; and strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates clearly; focuses on solving conflict; maintains…