CMM Programmer

Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc.•Sanford, NC

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About The Position

The CMM Programmer is responsible for coordinating and performing all quality-oriented tasks associated with precision measurement inspection to ensure automotive parts are built to type design and meet the requirements of the Quality Management System.

Requirements

Possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of surface plate layout, gauges, CMMs, specifications, procedures
Knowledge and understanding of industrial manufacturing processes and techniques
Advanced Blueprint reading skills for interpretation of drawings, notes, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) tolerances and symbols
Strong working knowledge of GD&T with respect to inspection and part set-up for inspection
Good working knowledge of statistics and metrics
Strong ability to problem solve inspections through different set-ups and comparative techniques
Extensive knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation.
Knowledge of continuous improvement and experience implementing lean manufacturing
Associate degree in inspection, or applicable work experience
Minimum of five (5) years of aerospace inspection experience, with experience using a variety of equipment for dimensional inspection
Familiarity and ability to program using Zeiss Calypso

Responsibilities

Responsible for receiving, in-process and final inspection of parts, assemblies, accessories, and materials for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments and devices.
Performs dimensional inspection layouts using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), height gages, calipers, micrometers, surface roughness and profile measurement equipment, optical comparator, and other conventional inspection tools.
Reads and interprets complicated blueprints, specifications, and other technical data, including, QA procedures and instructions, customer, and vendor specifications.
Develops work instructions for all methods of inspections.
Develops CMM programs for inspection, including simulation of program, first piece trial, and performance of repeatability trials and independent comparison for validation.
Evaluates results of inspections, including to identify causes of rejects due to erroneous inspection, and follows-through with appropriate corrective actions.
Provide feedback to engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, as required.
Completes documentation for results of inspection, including general work orders, first article inspections, and documentation of nonconforming conditions.
Administers software updates to CMMs and other inspection equipment and executes software validation tests to verify revision changes of software used for product acceptance.
Responsible to monitor daily tasks of Precision Measurement Area and provide feedback to supervisor regarding status and other associate's performance.
Responsible to train other associates in proper measurement techniques, from surface plate layouts to CMM to specific/special measurement equipment.
Responsible to manage user securities and 'manager' level accounts for inspection equipment with software.