CMM Programmer

Avalign Technologies•Akron, OH

20h

About The Position

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce. The CMM Programmer will create and update CMM Programs for part specific receiving inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections. You will utilize a variety of precision measuring instruments to include but not limited to: Comparators, vision systems, micrometers and functional gages. Effectively communicates with peers and interdepartmental personnel maintaining a cohesive team environment. Assists with other quality related functions upon supervisor or managerial request.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret blueprints with a strong knowledge of GD&T, and inspection methods
2+ years’ experience with CMM programming
Possess effective communication skills and interacts in a professional courteous manner with all co-workers

Nice To Haves

An understanding of quality standards (ISO-13485) & regulatory requirements (21CFR820) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret engineering drawings and/or models to create and program coordinated measuring machine (CMM) for part measurement
Examine parts and/or drawings to formulate a measurement scheme if no datums are specified
Ensure materials and product are in within print specification
Create new part specific CMM programs
Update/Remediate existing part specific CMM programs
Measure parts by using appropriate tools (Optical Comparator, Micrometers, Calipers, etc.)
Inspects product to ensure it meets both internal and external specifications as well as all regulatory requirements.
Record test data and create technical reports with defined templates (FAI, Capability Study, Gage R&R, etc.)
Appropriately identify and segregate nonconforming product and initiate a nonconforming material report per internal NCMR procedures.
Initiate continuous improvement efforts within the metrology lab and create controlled lab procedures where needed
Provide help to production/quality associates as a technical expert on measurement style and technique
Confer with Quality Engineers or Management to interpret/determine customer/internal standards and offer suggestions for measurement style
Assist with programming of other inspection equipment at the site, including but not limited to Starrett Comparators, SmartScope, Keyence, after a reasonable amount of training is provided by Avalign.
Act as CAPA Owner for Metrology related CAPA
Participate in Inspection plan and Gage Design discussions for New Product Introduction projects.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Great 401(k) with company match
Generous employee referral bonus program
Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
Temperature controlled environment
Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.