Wichita - CMM PROGRAMMER

Accurus Aerospace • Wichita, KS

17h • Onsite

About The Position

CMM programmers program and operate coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to perform inspections on machined aerospace parts. This role is required to document specific information regarding approvals and non-conforming parts and may be involved in problem-solving to identify rework requirements. The CMM team also participates in the development and maintenance of our quality system and associated policies, procedures, and work processes to ensure that Company, regulatory, customer, and industry requirements are fulfilled. Personnel may also provide quality and/or manufacturing process training for manufacturing personnel.
Essential Functions
To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Programs and operates a CMM(s); revises programs to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
Investigates and collaborates with cross-functional team members to resolve manufacturing-related non-conformances or other concerns
Initiates nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements
Completes First Article Inspections to AS9102 and company/contractual requirements
Continually strives to improve inspection effectiveness and efficiency by recommending and supporting the implementation of process improvements
Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot and address errors and trends, and negotiate the resolution of non-conforming parts and necessary rework or reinspection
May perform other inspections using precision measurement instruments such as mics, calipers, and gauges
Completes other duties as required
Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

Requirements

• Five to ten years of technical machining, programming, or similar experience, of which at least two to three years should be in quality assurance
• aerospace industry experience highly preferred
• Three years of CMM programming experience in PC-DMIS
• Knowledge of customer and industry standards and quality system requirements including AS9100, FAA requirements is desired
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques, (i.e. Statistical Quality Control/Statistical Process-Control, etc.)
• Demonstrated accuracy in reading and interpreting blueprints, planning and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and other technical design standards
• Advanced mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimal equivalents)
• Experience accurately reading precision measuring instrumentation including mics, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and other similar devices
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (English)
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word; ERP experience is advantageous
• High school diplomas/GED required
• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas
• Periodically lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using cranes or other material handling equipment and/or peer assistance
• Regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts, or other messaging
• Visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, or other precision measuring instruments; accurately distinguish colors

Nice To Haves

• Experience in conducting Lean Manufacturing exercises and Six Sigma projects preferred
• Four-year technical degree or equivalent education/experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Programs and operates a CMM(s); revises programs to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
• Investigates and collaborates with cross-functional team members to resolve manufacturing-related non-conformances or other concerns
• Initiates nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements
• Completes First Article Inspections to AS9102 and company/contractual requirements
• Continually strives to improve inspection effectiveness and efficiency by recommending and supporting the implementation of process improvements
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot and address errors and trends, and negotiate the resolution of non-conforming parts and necessary rework or reinspection
• May perform other inspections using precision measurement instruments such as mics, calipers, and gauges
• Completes other duties as required
• Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

Benefits

• Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment.
• Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED