CMM Programmer; 1st Shift M-F

We are looking for a CMM Programmer at Woodward.

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including:
  Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

• Physical Activity:
  Moderate physical activity requiring agility and dexterity, including walking, standing, or bending; and lifting or moving objects.
• Work is performed in area with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear.
• May be required to pass Near Vision and/or Color Vision examinations.
• Operate CMM machine and maintain CMM work instructions for the set-up and inspection of parts.
• Communicate those technological advancements in the form of new measurement techniques or products that can help Woodward to improve its ability to measure and evaluate product.
• Perform advanced programming and operation of specialized inspection equipment, e.g., Talyrond, Nikon vision system, CMMs, discusses inspection results with those responsible and recommends necessary corrective actions.
• Analyze and interpret blueprints, routings, evaluation sheets, manuals and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
• Clean, maintain, repair and calibrate measuring instruments and test equipment and work closely with engineers and suppliers to define and implement inspection methods on new products during development.
• Collect and analyze inspection data and make computations as necessary to determine inspection results and perform first article inspections based on work order instructions.
• Communicate information to others about project status, updates, specific instructions, etc. and participate in NPI PFMEA activities.
• Inspect manufactured components, train and mentor others, including suppliers, on best practices related to inspection procedures, techniques and tool usage.
• Support Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) activities for new product introduction (NPI) by visiting suppliers and consulting them on the most effective methods for writing CMM programs for new product.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and breakthroughs in the Metrology industry by attending industry trade shows.
• Promote teamwork within the organization.
• Follow all departmental safety rules and regulations.
• Use and put on all appropriate safety equipment, gear, and clothing/protection required by work activities.
• Perform simple arithmetic computations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Completion of advanced programming classes in PC-DMIS or other relevant programming software.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) principles and their relation to inspection.
• Ability to use this knowledge to facilitate communication between Design, Production and Metrology to better serve the customer.
• Ability to read and use micrometers, functional and cylindrical gauges, comparators, indicator setups, scales.
• Advanced knowledge of CMM operations including setup, programming, and controls.
• Ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information.
• Knowledge of part special handling guidelines and specifications.
• Knowledge of non-conformance procedures and processes when parts fail inspection.
• Knowledge of and ability to communicate…