Coordinate Measuring Machine Programmer

Technical Recruiter @ Pentangle Tech Services | Engineering Graduate

Job Title: CMM Programmer

Location: Lynn, MA

Type: Contract

• The Process Engineer will be responsible for programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to support the manufacturing efforts.
• The CMM programming will be done using PC DMIS.
• The role will include writing, editing, troubleshooting, and validating CMM programs to be used for measurement of jet engine components.
• The Process Engineer develops, enhances, and troubleshoots CMM programs for dimensional inspection of manufactured aerospace products.
• The Process Engineer must be able to read and interpret drawings and prints using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principals.
• Develop CMM programs using PC DMIS, an advanced level of PC DMIS offline programming is expected.
• Read and understand prints/drawings and have an advanced knowledge of GD&T.
• Develop planning, processes, and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot & prove-out CMM/PC DMIS programs, direct GR&R validations, and validate work using multiple techniques.
• Develop CAD based CMM inspection programs using both models and prints.
• Work autonomously as well as collaboratively in identifying needs and validation plans.
• Follow system standards to development, implementation, and change management of metrology processes.

• Approximately 20% travel time.
• Advanced knowledge/experience programming CMM’s using PC DMIS with scanning, offline programming, and complex geometry.
• Advanced knowledge/experience programming CMM’s using PC DMIS software with an emphasis on precision, repeatability and reproducibility.
• Strong experience using, programming, troubleshooting, and editing PC DMIS programs.
• Experience using 5-axis REVO probe systems.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and how to apply GD&T to inspection routines to satisfy print dimensions.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with CAD-based inspection using PC DMIS.
• Strong collaboration & presentation skills in order to gain buy-in & effectively communicate program/process implementations and changes to the organization.

• Programming or scripting experience (C++, C Sharp, Python, etc.)
• Self-starter – quick learner & able to identify alternative solutions for optimum results.
• Experience in application of structured problem solving in continuous improvement.

Mid-Senior level

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