CMM Quality Engineer - 2nd Shift - GL

Job Title

CMM Quality Engineer

Great Lakes Division Plant 1 – Sparta, MI 49345

Great Lakes/Quality

Exempt

Quality Manager

The CMM Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and precision of manufactured products by leveraging CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) programming expertise. This position is responsible for generating accurate data and layouts utilizing CMM technology to support the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and provide actionable insights to the Quality Engineer, thereby contributing to the success of the production team and overall product quality.

• Primary CMM programmer.
• Lead efforts to resolve customer quality complaints in a satisfactory manner.
• Write programs for first‑article dimensional checks and daily production runs, and assist with training.
• Perform and submit first‑piece dimensional inspection reports to customers.
• Take on management of projects as assigned by the QA Manager.
• Assist production, engineering, and QA with gauging, measuring, and problem solving.
• Monitor control charting on critical process characteristics.
• Assist in measurement system analysis.
• Lead and participate in problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement teams.
• Perform layered process, manufacturing process, and internal audits as scheduled.
• Participate in the APQP program meetings and complete the necessary tasks as assigned.
• Prioritize CMM activities based on internal and customer needs.
• Provide feedback based on CMM/layout results to the team.
• Communicate, engage, and participate in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs; perform duties in compliance with quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Build positive relationships and work cooperatively with associates in a team environment.
• Model and exemplify the company’s core values.
• Work required schedule based on business demands.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a quality‑related field.
• Proficiency in CMM programming software and CAD software.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Experience with PPAP documentation and quality management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work cross‑functionally with various teams and external customers.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Use gauging equipment with emphasis on CMM and SPC.
• Computer literate in the functions of spreadsheet, word processing, and project‑charting programs.
• Prefer internal auditor certification (IATF
  16949).

• Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances or change; flexible; handles constructive feedback effectively.
• Communications: communicates verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
• Dependability: works independently, accepts accountability, stays focused, meets demands, sets personal standards, and maintains reliability and trustworthiness.
• Quality of Work: focuses on details and accuracy; seeks improvements; owns and acts on quality issues; exhibits sound judgment and makes timely decisions.
• Ownership of Results: manages workload, seeks additional responsibilities, generates innovative and cost‑saving ideas; manages priorities and time; plans, is organized, and demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; steward of company resources.
• Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates, cooperates, provides excellent customer service both internally and externally, and works effectively in a team.

• Continuously (80%–100%):
  • Communicating with others to exchange information verbally, accurately, quickly.
  • Listening to spoken instructions or ideas at normal speaking levels.
  • Responding promptly to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
  • Wearing personal protective equipment on the plant floor (e.g., safety…