Cmm Programmer

Orion Industries•Auburn, WA

About The Position

The CMM Programmer will be responsible for generating CMM programs from CATIA models using PC-DMIS. This role involves verifying production parts for conformance to specifications, drawings, and customer workmanship standards. The position also requires creating procedures and work instructions, performing First Article Inspections, and conducting CMM inspections using customer-supplied models and drawings. Additionally, the CMM Programmer will develop and deliver training on CMM usage to shop personnel, verify and approve drawings, ensure quality standards are met, and interface with customers and internal staff to resolve quality issues and coordinate problem-solving efforts. The role also includes conducting various inspection activities and adhering to the Quality Management system.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years CMM Programming and Operating experience required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Geometric and Dimensional Tolerancing.
Aerospace experience required.
PCDMIS experience required.
Strong mathematical skills and experience with solving simple trigonometry-based formulas.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, CNC equipment and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Catia and CAD desired.
Experience with ISO 9000/AS 9100, FAA regulations, part inspections and conformities, the proper use of inspection equipment, corrective/preventative actions, root cause analysis, internal auditing, and vendor quality surveillance preferred.
Supplier development and customer quality support experience.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Excellent internal/external customer service skills.
Time management – ability to complete tasks/projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
Required to work as an interface with high profile and demanding customers regarding quality of parts.

Responsibilities

Generate CMM programs from CATIA models using PC-DMIS.
Verify first part of production for conformance utilizing specifications, drawings, and customer workmanship standards.
Generate procedures and work instructions that meet regulatory and customer driven requirements.
Perform First Article Inspections of initial production runs per requirements.
Perform CMM inspection utilizing customer supplied models and drawings.
Create and provide training methodologies surrounding the use and functions of the CMM to shop personnel.
Verify and approve Orion generated drawings and mylars using customer supplied digital data.
Ensure quality standards are met throughout production runs.
Verification of specifications concerning products upon arrival used for product.
Verification of all process specifications concerning product.
Complete Orion’s Quality System required reports and forms.
Interface with customer representatives for evaluation of nonconforming product as needed.
Interface with Orion Staff and customer representatives to coordinate problem solving concerning quality issues.
Coordinate planning operations as result of nonconformance’s and opportunities for improvements.
Ensure that procedures and work instructions are followed and Quality Management system is adhered to.
Conduct other inspection activities as required such as in process inspection, finish inspection, and other dimensional inspection support.