Cmm Programmer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate CMM programs from CATIA models using PC-DMIS.
• Verifies first part of production for conformance utilizing specifications, drawings, and customer workmanship standards.
• Generate procedures and work instructions that meet regulatory and customer driven requirements.
• Performs First Article Inspections of initial production runs per requirements.
• Perform CMM inspection utilizing customer supplied models and drawings.
• Create and provide training methodologies surrounding the use and functions of the CMM to shop personnel.
• Verify and approve Orion generated drawings and mylars using customer supplied digital data.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout production runs.
• Verification of specifications concerning products upon arrival used for product.
• Verification of all process specifications concerning product.
• Complete Orion’s Quality System required reports and forms.
• Interface with customer representatives for evaluation of nonconforming product as needed.
• Interface with Orion Staff and customer representatives to coordinate problem solving concerning quality issues.
• Coordinate planning operations as result of nonconformance’s and opportunities for improvements.
• Create and provide training methodologies surrounding the use and functions of the CMM to shop personnel.
• Ensure that procedures and work instructions are followed and Quality Management system is adhered to
• Conduct other inspection activities as required such as in process inspection, finish inspection, and other dimensional inspection support.  

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years CMM Programming and Operating experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of Geometric and Dimensional Tolerancing.
• Knowledge of Catia and CAD desired.
• Aerospace experience required.
• PCDMIS experience required.
• Strong mathematical skills and experience with solving simple trigonometry-based formulas.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, CNC equipment and quality standards.
• Experience with ISO 9000/AS 9100, FAA regulations, part inspections and conformities, the proper use of inspection equipment, corrective/preventative actions, root cause analysis, internal auditing, and vendor quality surveillance preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Supplier development and customer quality support experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent internal/external customer service skills.
• Time management – ability to complete tasks/projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Required to work as an interface with high profile and demanding customers regarding quality of parts.