CMM Programmer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering, required.
• Minimum 1 year of CMM Programming and/or Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience Offline Programming with PCDMIS Software
• Aerospace engineering experience, preferred.
• CMM Operation
  
  GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
  To support all projects undertaken by the Engineering team in a CMM Programming capacity
• The candidate must have extensive Programming experience using Hexagon PCDMIS software
• This individual must be a motivated, self-starter that can learn on the fly and take ownership of their tasks
  SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Extensive knowledge, skills and abilities in CMM programming language using Hexagon PC-DMIS and/or QUINDOS, as well as CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to apply higher mathematics to meet job requirements, e.g. competent in complex trigonometry
• Effective problem-solving skills for job related issues
• Ability to meet Whitcraft job requirements and customer requirements
• Ability to follow Whitcraft’s quality system requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and abilities, maintaining professional interaction with coworkers and any other representatives external or otherwise required
• Ability to act and think analytically with exceptional attention to detail
• Read, write and communicate in English effectively.
• Ability to correctly read and interpret technical data in accordance with ANSI Y 14.5M.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques with ability to design robust process to eliminate waste required.
  
  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
  (Essential tasks or functions that are fundamental to the job)
  
  Tasks related to CMM Programming
• Possess the ability to affectively create complex CMM programs for a variety of CMM’s, stationary or Rotary Table use.
• Create CMM reports that account for all applicable features based on drawings.
• Perform Machine Setups and Trials for Development Projects
• Create Process Sheets that clearly define Process Procedures
• Must have shop floor experience and intimate knowledge of CMM capability and functionality
• To provide support to machine operators
• To identify improvement opportunities in CMM programming
• Possess ability to effectively understand and/or modify Whitcraft created macro programs
• Work with Outside Service providers as needed to support Business Unit needs
• Analyze and document current manufacturing/measurement methods
• To clearly understand the manufacturing/ measurement processes used for all Whitcraft products
• Present solutions/recommendations to business units for capital equipment purchases
• Investigate current and developing technologies for improvements in future Whitcraft manufacturing/measurement methods
• Audit manufacturing/measurement methods & equipment to ensure global alignment between business units
• Manage capital equipment purchases by providing cost models for negotiations, preparing ROI’s and CAPEX, and further more managing the suppliers throughout the complete cycle from machine quotations to machine installations
• Communicate with suppliers in a manner that helps achieve Whitcraft needs
• Develop presentations and/or documentation to allow for clear understanding of projects to Whitcraft colleagues
  
  Miscellaneous Tasks
• Attend Trade/Tool shows to keep up to date with current/future technologies
• Attend job specific training to improve/enhance capabilities