The CMM Applications Specialist is responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs used to inspect components and products throughout the manufacturing process. This position serves as a technical resource for metrology solutions, supports inspection equipment performance, and helps ensure product quality and compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements.
- Develop, validate, and maintain CMM inspection programs and measurement routines.
- Manage program revisions and maintain inspection software documentation and databases.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration, and performance verification activities for CMM equipment.
- Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to support product development, process validation, and production inspection activities.
- Train inspectors, machinists, and other personnel on CMM operation and automated inspection processes.
- Improve inspection efficiency through automation and process optimization initiatives.
- Investigate dimensional nonconformances and generate inspection reports as needed.
- Support supplier quality activities, including inspection of supplied components and review of measurement data.
- Maintain compliance with Quality System requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
- Assist with continuous improvement projects and provide technical metrology expertise across the organization
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, Metrology, or a related technical field required
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
- Minimum 3 years of experience providing metrology solutions in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience performing dimensional inspection and measurement system analysis.
- Experience supporting quality and manufacturing operations preferred
Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Proficiency with CMM programming software and automated inspection systems.
- Strong understanding of metrology principles and dimensional analysis.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and inspection processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard PC applications.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including coordinate geometry and trigonometry.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
