CMM Operator Programmer

Job Details
Description
The CMM Program Operator is responsible for performing in-process and final inspections of aeronautical products to meet engineering design requirements. This role ensures accurate and timely execution and reporting of inspection results, including documenting any deviations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, thoroughness, integrity, sound judgment, and a cooperative attitude throughout the inspection process. Additional responsibilities include developing and implementing metrology methods for manufacturing inspection. Duties involve inspecting aircraft components and tools using basic precision instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers) as well as interpreting CAD and GD&T information with advanced measurement systems.

This position offers a $5,000 signing bonus!
Paid relocation is available

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and inspect to engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications governing manufacturing processes

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of quality assurance processes and associated documentation

• Ensure products, articles, and services meet engineering, specification, and customer requirements

• Exhibit leadership skills while collaborating with manufacturing technicians

• Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats

• Adapt to changing tasks and priorities; ability to multi-task

• Operate metrology equipment for inspection of aircraft components and manufacturing tools

• Perform receiving inspections as needed

• Certify tooling and maintain calibration records in the tool certification database

• Develop inspection programs for automated CMM equipment using CAD and GD&T data

• Conduct measurement systems analysis

• Identify measurement system errors and non-conformities, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions

• Support standardization and continuous improvement of dimensional inspection processes

• Provide assistance to other quality assurance personnel as needed

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in CAD or equivalent experience creating/reading drawings with GD&T

• Minimum two years of experience in engineering design or manufacturing inspection

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and inspect to drawings, procedures, and process specifications, and clearly communicate findings

• Proficient with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gages

• Skilled in advanced metrology equipment such as Faro Arms, Laser Trackers, CMMs, and Laser Scanners

• Proficient with PolyWorks, Cam2 MeasureX, and PC-DMIS software

• Strong knowledge of GD&T

• Working knowledge of Pro-Engineer (Creo)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis

• Strong spatial and mechanical aptitude