CMM Supervisor

AXIUS GROUP LLC • Park City, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The CMM Supervisor is responsible for leading CMM operators and CMM programmers to ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of dimensional inspection data used for configuration verification of manufactured product. This role supports production operations by overseeing CMM programming, CMM operation, inspection reporting, equipment readiness, and issue resolution to ensure products meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. The CMM Supervisor also supports continuous improvement, root cause corrective action activities, audits, and cross-functional communication with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, customers, and external auditors as needed.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of stationary CMM equipment, portable inspection methods, and supporting CMM software packages.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings, digital models, and manufacturing planning.
• Ability to use advanced mathematics, applicable manuals, specifications, precision measuring instruments, and technical software applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in CMM software, including but not limited to:
• Leadership: ability to guide, train, prioritize, and support CMM operators and programmers.
• Commitment to company values, ethics, quality, and customer requirements.
• Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and ensures tasks are performed accurately.
• Motivation: maintains a positive attitude and strong work energy in a fast-paced production environment.
• Organization: detail oriented, prepared, and able to maintain thorough inspection and program records.
• Problem solving: ability to analyze issues, support RCCA, and implement process improvements.
• Communication: provides clear, concise inspection results and maintains appropriate tact and diplomacy with co-workers, team members, supervisors, vendors, customers, and auditors.
• Continuous improvement mindset with active participation in cross-training, cost savings, and team improvement activities.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

• CMM leadership experience preferred.
• Five or more years of experience operating a CMM or portable CMM machine preferred.
• Three or more years of CMM leadership experience preferred.
• Two-year technical college education or completed apprenticeship in a recognized trade, craft, or occupation preferred.
• Experience with Catia V5, CAD models, CMM programming, AS9102 documentation, and aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• If a Security Clearance is required: Candidates "must/may need" to be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval

Responsibilities

• Lead CMM operators and CMM programmers in daily inspection, programming, and production support activities.
• Report daily CMM activity during GEMBA walks, including completed work, current priorities, upcoming runs, and programming needs.
• Review manufacturing planning, engineering drawings, specifications, and digital models to determine dimensional and tolerance requirements for parts and tooling.
• Oversee installation, execution, validation, and maintenance of CMM programs used to support production operations.
• Support CMM programming in Catia V5 and other applicable CMM or CAD software environments.
• Ensure accurate operation of stationary CMM equipment for acceptance of machined parts, including 4-axis and 5-axis product where applicable.
• Interpret, summarize, and communicate inspection data clearly to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, customers, and auditors as required.
• Document inspection results, including AS9102 First Article Inspection reports and related quality records.
• Lead or support RCCA activities to identify causes of inspection delays, nonconformances, or production rate issues and implement improvement actions.
• Escalate equipment, software, material, or process concerns promptly and help determine resolution within production time constraints.
• Maintain detailed records of CMM programs, inspection results, equipment status, and required documentation.
• Assist product engineers and manufacturing teams in the analysis of dimensional inspection data.
• Perform or support in-process, first article, final, and mechanical inspections using standard inspection equipment when needed.
• Support periodic audits, including internal, customer, ISO, AS9100, and other quality audits.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, stoop, crouch, and stretch for prolonged periods.
• Constant exposure to general shop conditions, including machine noise and metal dust.
• Constant repetitive use of hands, wrists, and arms.
• Frequent interaction with production, engineering, quality, vendors, customers, and audit teams.
• Must maintain good housekeeping practices on machines and in the work area and comply with all company and safety rules, including use of required personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

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