CMM Programming Lead - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Springdale, AR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing as a pre-employment contingency and also subject to ongoing random testing as an employee per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

Requirements

HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and application
Experience in Zeiss Calypso (or equivalent CMM software)

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering, including at least 4 years in CMM programming
Demonstrated ability to motivate teams to obtain high levels of performance to accomplish goals.
Experience with offline programming using CAD models (NX)
Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a metrology or quality environment
Experience using CAMIO software for programming LK CMMs
Experience implementing and utilizing Prolink for CMM data collection, SPC, and process capability monitoring
Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gage R&R, and SPC implementation
Experience working in a shop or supplier quality capacity
Working knowledge of aerospace standards including AS9100 and AS9102
Demonstrated ability to interface with all levels of management and external customers (DCMA, FAA)

Responsibilities

Develop, validate, and optimize CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso for complex aerospace components
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot Zeiss CMM equipment to support production and inspection activities
Lead and coordinate CMM programming team, including workload prioritization and resource allocation
Interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in engineering drawings and CAD models
Support First Article Inspection (FAI) in compliance with AS9102 requirements
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to CMM programmers and inspection personnel
Ensure compliance with AS9100 and internal quality systems
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to resolve dimensional issues
Interface with customers, auditors, and regulatory representatives (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration, Defense Contract Management Agency)
Manage CMM equipment utilization, calibration scheduling, and preventive maintenance
Implement and maintain Prolink data collection system to capture CMM results and support statistical process control (SPC) and process capability monitoring
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using CORE, ACE, and Lean methodologies to improve quality, throughput, and delivery performance