CMM Programmer (Onsite)

Axon•Mesa, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Axon’s CMM Metrology Programmer performs dimensional and vision inspection and testing of incoming, in-process, and finished products using measurement devices to ensure compliance with engineering specifications. This is an onsite role at Axon’s Pinnacle Manufacturing Location in Mesa, Arizona, reporting to the Supervisor, Incoming Quality Control, with no direct reports. The programmer operates and programs optical and tactile coordinate measuring machines and a Keyence LM system; maintains measurement databases and dimensional plans; conducts GR&R, FAIR, and PPAP dimensional reporting; and provides analysis for corrective and preventive action investigations. The role also involves interpreting CAD models and prints, generating programs to improve inspection efficiency, managing CMM equipment maintenance and calibration, and supporting critical-to-quality processes through training and accept/reject samples for manufacturing.

Requirements

A 2–4 year degree in Technology or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of Quality/Manufacturing experience.
Basic knowledge of quality and lean manufacturing principles.
Basic knowledge of quality systems, SPC, and process capability.
Strong aptitude in process improvement and problem solving.
Advanced Calypso programming skills, including PCM, freeform, curve, simulation, and planner modules.
At least 5 years of optical and tactile metrology experience.
At least 5 years of working-level experience measuring and programming Zeiss Contura and Zeiss OIS-322 CMMs, Calypso software, and Keyence LM series.

Responsibilities

Perform dimensional and vision inspection and testing of incoming, in-process, and finished products to verify compliance with engineering specifications.
Operate the Zeiss OIS-322 optical/tactile CMM and provide measurement analysis for incoming parts, in-process products, and finished goods.
Program and operate the Zeiss Contura tactile CMM to provide measurement analysis for incoming parts, in-process products, and finished goods.
Program and operate the Keyence LM system to provide measurement analysis for incoming parts, in-process products, and finished goods.
Maintain PiWeb and the QC gage database, including its structure and dimensional plans for future analysis and studies.
Perform GR&R according to the scheduled plan.
Conduct FAIR and PPAP dimensional reports to evaluate new or modified parts.
Provide dimensional analysis for CAPA investigations to aid root-cause analysis.
Read and interpret CAD models and prints.
Generate optical/tactile CMM programs to make repeat inspections more efficient.
Manage CMM equipment, including maintenance, calibration, and readiness.
Support critical-to-quality processes through training and by providing accept/reject samples to manufacturing.