CMM Supervisor

Apex Precision Inc.; Saint-Lazare; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Precision Inc. in Saint-Lazare, QC, is seeking a CMM Supervisor to lead advanced dimensional inspections using Zeiss CMM with Calypso, and to supervise a team of CMM Quality Inspectors.

You will ensure compliance with GD&T and customer specs, develop and optimize CMM programs, mentor junior inspectors, and collaborate with Quality, Programming, and Production to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in quality inspection in manufacturing (aerospace preferred).
• Strong GD&T knowledge and understanding of mechanical drawings.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JobBoss) and MS Office.
• Experience programming and operating CMMs (Zeiss CMM with Calypso is an asset).
• Ability to lead inspectors and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily CMM activities (Zeiss CMM with Calypso software).
• Perform and lead inspection activities (receiving, in-process, first article, final).
• Develop, validate, and optimize CMM programs for consistency and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance on measurement methods to production teams.
• Identify non-conformities; manage NCRs and CARs; support root cause analysis.
• Review FAI reports, CoCs, and ERP entries prior to product release.
• Collaborate with Quality, Programming, and Production teams to resolve issues and improve inspections.
• Support audits and mentor junior inspectors.

Skills

Quality inspection

Leadership

Problem-solving

English & French

Education

Diploma or certification in Quality Control/Manufacturing

Tools

Zeiss CMM

Calypso software

Job description

The CMM Supervisor is responsible for leading and performing advanced dimensional inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipment, as well supervising a team of CMM Quality Inspectors in a precision machining environment. This role ensures full compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily CMM (Zeiss CMM with Calypso software) activities. Ensuring priorities, workload distribution, and on-time inspection support to production
• Perform and lead inspection activities (receiving, in-process, first article, and final) using CMM and conventional tools, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Oversee and complete the development, validation, and optimization of CMM programs, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across all inspected parts.
• Provide technical guidance on measurement methods and best practices to production teams.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conformities; issue and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs); and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Complete and review quality documentation, including First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and ERP entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to product release.
• Collaborate with Quality, Programming, and Production teams to resolve issues, improve inspection processes,
• Support audits and mentor junior inspectors.

Qualification Requirements

• Diploma or certification in Quality Control, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in quality inspection, with strong hands-on CMM experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred).
• Strong expertise in CMM programming and operation (Zeiss CMM with Calypso software is an asset).
• Prior experience supervising or leading inspectors or a quality team is an asset
• Solid understanding of GD&T and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JobBoss) and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in French and English

* The duties, responsibilities and qualification described in this document are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or may change as required by business demands.