Quality Engineer CMM

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Quality Engineer/ CMM Programmer

Location:

Northwest Twin Cities Metro Company:
Third Party International Rate: 38 to 48 dollars per hour

Third Party International is seeking an experienced CMM Programmer to support a precision machining environment in the northwest metro . This role focuses on CMM programming, inspection planning, First Article Inspection, in process inspection, final inspection, and quality documentation for complex machined parts and assemblies.

Zeiss or Brown & Sharpe CMM experience is preferred.

You will program and operate CMM equipment, support inspection activities, and work closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and customer representatives as needed. The ideal candidate has a strong job shop background, understands tight tolerance machined components, and can support both hands on inspection work and quality engineering activities.

• Program and operate CMM equipment using common CMM software platforms
• Inspect a wide variety of complex machined parts and assemblies
• Develop or manipulate solid models for use in quality control and manufacturing
• Conduct First Article, in process, and final inspections using appropriate inspection equipment and documentation
• Prepare quality documents according to customer specifications and requirements
• Determine the correct inspection and measuring equipment for each job
• Interpret travelers, engineering specifications, drawings, blueprints, and GD and T requirements
• Support quality engineering activities and work with manufacturing, engineering, and customers as needed
• Maintain understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements
• Keep supervisors informed of inspection issues, programming status, and quality risks
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform other related duties as assigned

• 1 to 3 years of CMM programming experience in a job shop or precision machining environment
• 3 to 5 years of quality inspection experience in a job shop or precision manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, travelers, engineering specifications, and GD and T
• Experience using inspection equipment and performing dimensional inspections
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and customer personnel
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation

• Experience with Zeiss or Brown & Sharpe CMM equipment
• Experience with Solid Works model manipulation
• Experience with GibbsCAM or similar manufacturing software
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, medical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality system requirements

Third Party International  provides engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing professionals to aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing clients across the United States. We help clients solve quality, delivery, and technical challenges by providing experienced hands on talent.

If you are an experienced CMM programmer with strong inspection skills and a background in precision machined parts, we invite you to apply.