Coordinate Measuring Machine Programmer

Company DescriptionAmara Industries delivers end-to-end solutions with North American-wide capabilities and expertise in the plastics industry. We provide integrated services, including in-house design, tooling, quality control, and testing. Our advanced 3D printing and engineering capabilities enable rapid prototyping and the development of precision solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs. Trusted by leading brands across various industries, we bring innovative ideas to life with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and unmatched quality.Role DescriptionSupport, strengthen and advance the mission and operating philosophy of the Amara Industries team.Maintain a high degree of professionalism when working with team members, customers and suppliers.Meet customer’s expectations while ensuring confidentiality of information.Responsibilities and AuthorityServe as Customer Representative to ensure that customer requirements are addressed.Develop PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documentation for submission to customers for customer approval.Maintain appropriate module(s) in the database, in order to develop and/or update, as appropriate, the changing needs of the customerMaintain Master Sample of approved PPAP (one part from each cavity)Develop and maintain a matrix identifying all special characteristics as referenced on customer engineering drawings to include measurement method.Champion and maintain the gage calibration program.Conduct MSAs (Measurement System Analysis) studies on all measurement methods used to verify special characteristics.Notify management immediately if measuring methods become non-capable or unstable for immediate corrective action.Initiate Gage R&R studies (repeatability and reproducibility) on gauging methods of special characteristics for PPAP.Maintain working area in a clean, neat and orderly manner.Have understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action processEffectively complete internal audit corrective action requests in a timely manner.Ensure that the Quality Management System (QMS) is maintained in area of responsibility.Conduct Layered and Process Audits as scheduled.Perform dimensional layout on components as directed by the Quality Manager.Shall be knowledgeable of and utilize advanced statistical concepts, such as variation, control (stability), process capability and over-adjustment when conducting analysis.Track the status of suspect product and distribute report to the Quality Manager.Open and champion a corrective action until closedHave authority to stop production to correct quality problemsGenerate approved quality alert memos for customer issues and post at the appropriate workstation(s). including updating Work instructions as necessary.Review all documents in IQMS as per auto generated reminders and schedule.Ensure quality records maintained within the quality lab are filed correctly and are easily retrievable.Conduct analysis on returned product and report data to the Quality Manager as appropriate..Assist with the training of the quality department personnel as requested by the Quality Manager.Assist with other projects as requested by the Quality Manager.Have flexibility to perform other tasks as required by the Quality Manager.QualificationsAdvanced Knowledge of and experience in metrologyAdvanced Knowledge of CMM operation & CMM Manager Software Program and QCalc ProgramAbility to manage, delegate, facilitate, and train othersExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to travel to Amara facility in North Carolina