CMM Programmer & Measurement Systems Specialist

IDEX Corporation•Mansfield, OH

About The Position

Develop, maintain, and improve CMM programs and dimensional inspection processes. Ensure measurement systems are accurate, repeatable, and efficient to support production, quality, and new product launches. Own CMM programming standards, inspection strategies, and operator-driven inspection capabilities, working closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality to reduce inspection bottlenecks and improve overall flow. The role includes managing CMM programs and inspection strategies, supporting first-article inspections and measurement capability studies, developing operator-ready inspection routines, analyzing dimensional data, and maintaining reporting and data-management tools. It also supports quality-system requirements, continuous improvement, corrective actions, supplier quality, employee cross-training, and Lean initiatives. The position involves working within an office and manufacturing complex. Noise levels are usually moderate and occasionally loud. The employee must be able to move through the complex and perform the described physical activities, including occasional lifting.

Requirements

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Metrology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
Strong experience with PC-DMIS or equivalent software.
Solid understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings.
Ability to create, validate, troubleshoot, and improve CMM programs.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Comfort using digital tools and reporting systems.
Analytical skills to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting, training, and collaboration.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Ability to move within an office and manufacturing complex; regularly talk, hear, use hands, walk, and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally without assistance and 300 lbs. with mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of CMM programming experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Create, validate, improve, and maintain CMM programs for accurate and efficient inspections.
Establish and follow standard programming methods, templates, reporting practices, and revision controls.
Maintain an organized and controlled CMM program library.
Improve program efficiency and inspection cycle times while maintaining accuracy.
Standardize fixturing and measurement approaches; support CAD-based and offline programming when needed.
Develop and maintain inspection schedules based on product risk, process capability, and quality history.
Define inspection frequencies and sampling requirements.
Work with Engineering and Production to identify critical product characteristics and establish escalation paths for dimensional issues.
Develop inspection routines, instructions, and fixturing for trained operators; train and qualify operators to run approved CMM programs.
Maintain operator qualification and competency records, implement safeguards against inspection errors, and transition suitable routine inspections to trained operators when practical.
Perform and support first-article inspections, capability studies, and investigations to verify product and process requirements.
Support inspection planning for new products, engineering changes, and process improvements.
Evaluate measurement methods, equipment, and fixturing; apply GD&T principles when developing inspection plans and reviewing results.
Analyze dimensional data and trends to identify root causes and corrective actions; partner with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Sourcing to resolve issues and confirm corrective actions are effective.
Identify recurring issues and drive long-term improvements.
Maintain inspection reporting and data-analysis tools, automate data collection and reporting where practical, and track dimensional trends and inspection performance.
Support quality-system requirements, continuous improvement, corrective actions, supplier quality efforts, and employee cross-training.
Participate in Lean initiatives to reduce inspection lead times and eliminate waste.
Support dimensional investigations involving suppliers and work with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability and inspection effectiveness.