CMM Programmer/ Metrologist

Hexcel Corporation•Amesbury, MA

1d•$105,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hexcel is seeking a CMM Programmer/Metrologist for its Amesbury, Massachusetts location. The role develops, validates, maintains, and improves Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs used to verify product conformity at ARC Technologies, with primary emphasis on Zeiss CMM equipment and Calypso software. The position independently translates engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements into accurate, repeatable, and efficient inspection methods. The position supports incoming, in-process, final, and First Article Inspection; analyzes dimensional data; and serves as a technical resource to Quality, Engineering, and Operations. It is an experienced individual-contributor role that may provide technical instruction and day-to-day guidance, but does not require formal personnel supervision. Applicants must be U.S. citizens because of federal government contract requirements.

Requirements

Three or more years of hands-on CMM programming and dimensional-inspection experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or another controlled manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated proficiency developing, modifying, debugging, and validating Zeiss Calypso CMM programs.
Ability to independently interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
Working knowledge of dimensional metrology, datum alignment, probe qualification, fixturing, measurement repeatability, and inspection reporting.
Proficiency with manual inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, bore or pin gages, and surface-plate methods.
Ability to analyze dimensional results, troubleshoot measurement discrepancies, and communicate technical findings across functions.
Ability to create accurate, traceable technical records and follow document- and configuration-control requirements.
Ability to follow applicable safety procedures, quality-system requirements, and controlled work instructions, and maintain a clean and organized metrology work area.
U.S. citizenship, due to U.S. federal government contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification in metrology, manufacturing technology, quality, machining, or a related discipline.
Experience with advanced Calypso functions, offline programming, conditional logic, loops, or automated reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop, debug, validate, document, and optimize online and offline CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso.
Build inspection strategies from CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable customer requirements.
Independently interpret and apply GD&T according to the drawing-specified revision of ASME Y14.5, including complex datum reference frames, position, profile, orientation, form, and material-condition requirements.
Perform or support incoming, first-piece, in-process, final, and First Article dimensional inspections.
Analyze CMM results and dimensional trends, and communicate findings and potential measurement or product concerns.
Verify CMM, probe, stylus, fixture, and measurement-system readiness before use; support calibration, probe qualification, and verification activities; escalate out-of-tolerance or unreliable measurement conditions.
Maintain controlled CMM programs, setup instructions, inspection reports, and associated records in accordance with ARC, Hexcel, and customer requirements.
Perform manual dimensional inspection using appropriate precision instruments when CMM inspection is unavailable or unsuitable.
Support nonconformance investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action activities by distinguishing part variation from programming, fixturing, setup, probe, or measurement-system error.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to improve inspection methods, fixturing, probing strategies, program cycle time, and measurement repeatability.
Develop clear work instructions and provide technical training and support to inspectors, technicians, and operators.