Coordinate Measuring Machine Programmer

The CMM programmer will be a key contributor to the measurement process in Cincinnati, OH and contribute to the development of CMM programs in support the site’s manufacturing operations. This role involves both quality and technical leadership of the measurement and inspection processes within the Cincinnati manufacturing facility. The CMM programmer demonstrates accountability for some functional, business and site objectives. This role will support continuous improvement of the CMM measurement process by taking the lead on troubleshooting activities associated with in-process and final view CMM programs.Duties and Responsibilities:Create new and edit/up issue PCDMIS CMM measurement programs for an array of aerospace hardware manufactured in CincinnatiExecute the independent validation of measurement processes to confirm compliance to measurement system analysis (MSA) requirementsWorking with manufacturing engineering, support the measurement planning process across each part number’s method of manufacture (MoM)Demonstrate ability to monitor and communicate the ‘health’ of the measurement processes across the plant and recognize when support and escalation is necessaryEnsure robust management of CNC program revision control is maintained and the integrity of all inspection data is securely preservedSupport manufacturing engineering with the creation of technical instructions for all inspection processes utilized across the facility.Seek out new measurement and inspection processes/procedures to improve throughput and the quality of both parts and their respective machining/special processes.Develop and promote standardization of the CMM programming activity throughout the facilityProvide inspection technical support to operations and drive continued industrialization of inspection processesCoordination and implementation of measurement and inspection activitiesMaintain processes and equipment needed to support Indianapolis manufacturing operations.Required QualificationsBachelors degree (or a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing or Engineering)Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing or EngineeringExperience with PCDMIS programming softwareDesired CharacteristicsQuality function experienceExperience in the use of CMM technology including scanning systems to capture component geometryUnderstanding and the application of GD&TUse of manual measurement gages to verify component geometryAbility to interpret complex (aerospace) engineering drawingsExperience in the off-line and online development of CMM programs including programming without the aid of CAD modelsUnderstanding of GR&R and principles of an MSA studyExperience with aviation quality requirements is beneficialUse of CAD software, preferably NX with the ability to open and navigate models, extract data and export data for various applicationsStrong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools, systems and troubleshooting skillsStrong PC skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MinitabExperience in the inspection of jet engine hardwareHumble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learnTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructivelyFocused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committedLeadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborativeProblem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker