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Applied Composites · 3 weeks ago

Aerospace CMM Programmer

Indianapolis, IN, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. They are seeking a CMM Programmer who will apply knowledge of measurement and program coordinate measurement systems to ensure measurement accuracy and perform corrective actions to address identified measurement problems.

AerospaceManufacturingService Industry

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act appropriately in situations requiring ethical decisions to ensure system integrity and regulatory compliance

Maintain professional bearing, attitude and manner at all times

Stay current with the advancements in Coordinate Measurement System (CMS) and metrology, quality assurance and engineering, for higher efficiency and lower cost

Maintain documentation and records, electronic /or hard-copy format, as objective evidence for quality system audits

Have knowledge of Customer Digital Product Definition (DPD) process and procedural requirements

Have knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System

Other responsibilities as assigned

Ensure that all environmental conditions are maintained to provide reliable measurements for inspection and calibrations for parabolic dimensional CMM requirements

Maintain, clean, and properly store measuring tools to ensure their working conditions

Perform laboratory housekeeping

Must have intermediate computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word, Windows, and Excel at a minimum

Must be able to work safely and operate within established safety guidelines

Must have good oral and written communication skills

Understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow and is self-motivated

Willing to participate in cross-functional teams and is action-oriented for goals perceived as a challenge

Is dedicated to meeting/exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

Can operate with the constraints of a defined budget and provide input into the forecasting of the budget

Perform laboratory housekeeping

Maintain computer systems and software used in the metrology laboratory

Must be able to operate various types of precision instruments, Laser tracker, Portable CMM, and Stationary CMM and Programming

Calibrate and make minor repairs and adjustments to basic and advanced metrology equipment including recall, documentation, inventory, and system improvements

Ensure traceability to national standards is maintained and recorded. Metrology review in accordance with ISO 17025, ANSI/ASQ Q10012

Coordination of IM&TE recall, sending, receiving, and record-keeping to and from Calibration Vendors. T-Probes, Touch tip, and different PH10 or 20 probe heads

Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one of the following disciplines – electrical, dimensional, optical, physical/mechanical, chemical – in order to ensure compliance with published specifications

Maintain primary and or intrinsic calibration standards

Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards

Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration

Identify IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc

Prepare calibration PAS (Product Acceptance Software) reports and certificates for software updates

Review calibration certificates for completeness and traceability

Be able to read and interpret moderate to complex part drawings and recognize GD&T callouts

Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable

Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Must be able to determine when to apply rounding rules to measurement and calibration results. Included in this is the rounding-off that takes place during measurement unit conversions (inch to metric, etc.)

Set-up and operation of CMM and other automated equipment

Apply measurement science principles to specific problems to produce answers that make logical sense

Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem

Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)

Communicate with Quality Engineers, Process Engineers, Product Engineers, Quality Technicians, and others as necessary regarding the transfer of data and methods of measurement

Be able to read and interpret simple to complex part drawings and recognize GD&T callouts

Perform layout inspections to support, but are not limited to, PPAP verifications, First Article inspections, and special requests

Provide measurement data in a format that is clear, concise, and understood by the customer

Analyze measurement data for identifying abnormalities, trends, and/or predicting future values

Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable

Recommend IM&TE for use in measurement applications

Perform all types of product inspections and train others to perform these inspections per established quality plans and procedures to assure product quality

Conduct first-piece inspections on tools as necessary to facilitate tool acceptance and control

Maintain records of inspections and product acceptance performance

Perform FAIRs, and balloon drawings, review vendor CMM reports and analyze and calculate features for example, from basic dimensions for True Position (TP) or surface profile

Collect data for Statistical Process Control for process review and Cp, CPk calculations

Must be able to provide and facilitate gage and fixture design

Recognize and provide input on various issues related to developing, validating, and using both manual and automated calibration and measuring processes, including software-driven processes

Inspect and evaluate new calibration standards for proper CMS set-up and operation, before the use of Scale Bars articulation Probing of PCMM

Recommend standards and techniques for use in calibration applications

Train subordinates in techniques, calibration concepts, and procedures

Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes

Provide input to the design effort and to the design review process to assure that information (drawings, etc.) that is delivered to the shop floor has adequate specifications and information content to assure that production personnel will be able to manufacture products that will meet the customer’s requirements. The design input provided by this position should also include the establishment of manufacturability of the product to the engineering specifications

Proctor and analyze data from measurement systems analysis and dimensional studies for continuous improvement projects

Follows the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology to support and complete assigned projects

Qualification

CMM programmingCoordinate Measurement SystemsCalibration standardsStatistical Process ControlAdvanced metrology knowledgeEngineering drawings interpretationVerisurf experienceMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical skillsManual dexterityOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Requires a BSCS or BSQA degree or a High School Diploma/GED, plus four (4) years relevant experience and appropriate certifications may be substituted for meeting educational requirements only

Requires three (3) years' experience performing inspection within a Quality certification organization or other regulated environment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Knowledge of tool calibration and tracking of tools

CMM experience, operating, and programming

Able to work accurately in a fast-paced, hectic, ever-changing environment with strong attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to monitor own work to ensure quality, accuracy, and thoroughness

Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills

Able to self-motivate and work both independently and as part of a team

Advanced knowledge of inspection/metrology

Contribute towards continuous improvement with regards to Quality, efficiency, and customer-focused results

Manual dexterity to handle tools and equipment of different sizes

Proficient in the use of hand measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc

Willingness and ability to embrace new inspection tools and methodology

Ability to multi-task, perform efficiently, and independently

Preferred

Verisurf experience a plus

Operate Optical Comparator desirable

Statistical Process Control desirable

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability coverage

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Basic and supplemental life insurance

Employee assistance plan

Retirement savings and matching

Tuition reimbursement

Other developmental opportunities

Company

Applied Composites

Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets.

Founded in 1982

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

501-1000 employees