CMM

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Responsible for the programming, operation, and utilization of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and conventional measurement equipment. Acts as the owner of the gage system, ensuring calibration, maintenance, and measurement system studies are completed to meet customer, IATF 16949, and internal requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CMM Operation & Programming

• Fully and knowledgeably program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (Mitutoyo Geo Measure, PC DMIS)
• Extract and utilize CAD data for CMM applications.
• Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T principles.

Inspection & Measurement

• Perform dimensional layouts and prepare inspection reports.
• Use conventional measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.
• Calibrate and verify measuring and test equipment.
• Facilitate correct use of inspection equipment by others.

Gage Management

• Ensure annual calibration of all gages is completed per schedule.
• Plan and lead Gage R&R and MSA studies, including study design, sample planning, and review of results.
  • Execution of studies to be performed by Quality Engineers under this person’s direction.
• Oversee gage maintenance and repair, coordinating with Tool & Die for replacement pins, fixtures, and modifications as required.
• Manage 3rd-party calibrations, including requesting quotes, scheduling, and maintaining vendor communication.
• Manage gage records using GageTrak or equivalent system, including calibration status, maintenance history, and study documentation.

Quality Systems Support

• Perform capability studies on measuring and test equipment.
• Assist APQP team with PPAP preparation and submission.
• Provide measurement data to support corrective actions and continuous improvement projects.

Compliance & Workplace

• Comply with company handbook, customer-specific requirements, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping and organization of the quality lab.
• Ensure regular and prompt attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· None required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability to successfully perform the job.

Education and/or experience

· High school diploma or equivalent related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Technical training or equivalent experience in metrology, CMM operation, and measurement systems preferred.

· Experience in automotive quality systems (IATF 16949, PPAP, APQP) preferred.

Language Skills

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general operating instructions, production schedules, quality requirements, etc.

Mathematical Skills

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

· Ability to apply basic statistical concepts in relation to Gage R&R and MSA studies.

Reasoning Ability

· Ability to solve practical problems. Required to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

· None required for the essential duties of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to stand / walk, reaching with hands and arms. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and colour vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.