Quality CMM Programmer

Helix Operating Company LLC•Beachwood, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality CMM Programmer is the technical authority on dimensional inspection at Helix, working on our Hexagon CMM platform in PC-DMIS. This role goes beyond routine part inspection, it requires the judgment to architect measurement strategies from first principles, fluent command of GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and enough working knowledge of CNC machining to anticipate where dimensional risk lives before a part ever hits the table. You'll mentor junior technicians, drive continuous improvement in measurement efficiency, and serve as the final word on complex inspection challenges.

Requirements

5+ years programming/operating Hexagon CMMs in production; advanced PC-DMIS (CAD-based, DCC, manual) (required)
Expert-level GD&T understanding per ASME Y14.5, able to teach and enforce it
Working knowledge of CNC turning/milling and its impact on part geometry
Proven ability to build inspection programs from scratch with minimal oversight
Strong background in MSA, Gauge R&R, and SPC
Independent reader of complex drawings, models, and specs
Strong communicator and mentor to quality technicians
Degree in Manufacturing, Metrology, or Mechanical Engineering; GD&T certification
Background in precision machining or aerospace-grade quality systems (ISO 9001 / AS9100D, PPAP)
Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).

Responsibilities

Architect, program, and optimize complex CMM inspection routines on a Hexagon CMM using PC-DMIS, including CAD-based and DCC (direct computer control) programming.
Serve as the technical authority on GD&T interpretation, resolving ambiguous or conflicting drawing callouts per ASME Y14.5.
Design efficient, repeatable measurement strategies for tight-tolerance precision components, balancing cycle time against measurement certainty.
Partner with CNC machinists and manufacturing engineering to align inspection strategy with machining setups, fixturing, and process capability.
Lead first article inspections (FAI), PPAP submissions, and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) for new and revised part numbers.
Diagnose and correct measurement discrepancies, distinguishing part nonconformance from programming, fixturing, or machine error.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for dimensional nonconformances, working cross-functionally with machining and engineering.
Own and continuously improve the PC-DMIS program library; revision control, standardization, documentation.
Mentor and train quality technicians on CMM programming, GD&T fundamentals, and measurement best practices.
Evaluate and recommend new probing, fixturing, and software capabilities to advance the metrology lab's capability.
Represent quality/metrology in design reviews, providing early input on measurability and inspection feasibility.
Support internal and customer audits as technical lead for dimensional measurement systems.