Sr. CMM Programmer

Are you ready to ensure precision in aerospace manufacturing with your expertise in CMM programming?

About the Role

This position is responsible for the in-process and final inspection, documentation, and CMM programming using PC-DMIS to ensure products meet engineering drawings, customer specifications, and aerospace quality requirements. You will contribute to maintaining inspection equipment calibration and support quality planning, audits, and corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and run PC-DMIS CMM programs to inspect precision aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Establish CMM alignments, datum structures, and inspection sequences appropriate to part geometry and tolerances.
• Select appropriate inspection methods and use precision measuring equipment.
• Perform and document receiving, in-process, and final inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Review CMM reports and inspection results to verify conformance and identify dimensional variation.
• Investigate nonconforming parts and implement corrective actions with manufacturing personnel.
• Develop manufacturing quality plans, including in-process inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
• Review and update production routers with inspection requirements and quality notes.
• Coordinate gauge calibration and maintain calibration records.
• Communicate with customers regarding quality requirements and inspection-related issues.
• Support and perform internal audits to applicable AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Issue, monitor, and close corrective actions.
• Support other shop and quality activities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of five years of aerospace quality processing and inspection experience.
• Proficiency in PC-DMIS CMM programming and operation.
• Strong understanding and practical application of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and dimensional tolerances.
• Experience inspecting precision machined components using CMMs and manual measuring equipment.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
• Ability to interpret inspection results and document findings clearly.
• Strong math, verbal communication, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma and/or Lean training.
• Experience creating CMM programs from CAD models.
• Experience with aerospace first article inspections and AS9102 documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Work requires standing, walking, and handling parts and inspection equipment.
• Moderate lifting is required within company lifting limits.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are necessary for inspection activities.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to production operations and large, moving equipment.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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