Lead CMM Programmer

Primus Aerospace•Reisterstown, MD

97d

About The Position

Primus Aerospace is currently seeking a CMM Programmer to join our Quality team. Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts; machined out of standard and exotic metals. Primus works directly with all major aerospace manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop) to provide components to mission critical civilian and defense programs.

Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain Secret level security clearance
Strong verbal and written communication
First Article Inspection experience and data reporting
Proven ability to troubleshoot CMM faults
CMM work experience required
2+ years Calypso Zeiss CMM software experience
Must have Calypso programming language experience
Thorough knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Willingness to work overtime
Ability to meet deadlines
Willingness and ability to take on leadership roles, including training, supervision, and management

Nice To Haves

Aerospace experience desired

Responsibilities

Responsible for assuring that assigned activities are performed in accordance with their Quality Management System
Lead team in the creation, revision and optimization of offline and online CMM programs/reports to reflect customer print specification requirements
Delegate priority list of programming and production support through CMM Programming/Operating team.
Create CMM set up and operational instruction to part/ machine specific.
Analyze and interpret CMM reports to determine adherence to customer prints, specifications
Train and oversee use of CMM by inspectors; Train other CMM Programmers on more technically involved parts/processes as needed.
Responsible for daily, weekly maintenance of CMM machines
Responsible to ensure that the CMM Software (Calypso) is up to date and maintained.
Ensure programs and all data generated by the CMM machines are stored correctly and backed up
Provide support to QC team with FAI, In-Process or Final Inspection activities as needed.
Prepare detailed inspection report such as written descriptions of inspection results, statistical analysis reports
Provides technical assistance and training to production, manufacturing engineering, and quality personnel
Serve as technical expert for GD&T and interpretation of AMSE Y14.5M. Stay current with GD&T standards, terminology and inspection methodologies
Understand and follow internal inspection procedures and maintain inspection records
Understand and maintain the ERP system per company policies
Keep current with industry inspection techniques, practices and required standards. Be willing to perform other duties as assigned (Calibration, Audits, CAPA, Customer Complaints, RMAs, etc.)
Perform First Piece, Lot and Final Inspections against customer requirements