CMM Programmer

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northampton seeks an experienced Mitutoyo CMM Programmer/Metrologist to assist in transferring programs to Zeiss Calypso. The role involves programming measurement setups for prismatic parts and leading inspection tasks using various tools. Candidates should have Mitutoyo experience, an understanding of pistons, GD&T expertise, and proficiency with surface texture. Training in Zeiss Calypso will be provided. Join a precision engineering environment where you support both ongoing tasks and new projects.

Qualifications

• Mitutoyo experience is essential.
• Understanding of pistons is advantageous.
• Experience in GD&T and engineering drawings is required.
• Good understanding of surface texture and profile is needed.
• Zeiss Calypso experience or willingness to train is expected.
• Familiarity with AS9100 & ISO9001 standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mitutoyo CMM with the piston shop business.
• Produce Dimensional First Article and ISIR reports.
• Aid in the migration of programs from Mitutoyo to Zeiss.
• Support ongoing and new projects (NPI).
• Support production with measurement issues.
• Liaise between departments on new product introduction.
• Lead and support metrology investigations.
• Suggest and support corrective actions to improve product accuracy.
• Mentor, train, and advise the wider Metrology team.

Skills

Mitutoyo experience (Mcosmos 3.4)

Good understanding of surface texture and profile

Experienced in GD&T

Understanding of pistons

Understanding of AS9100 & ISO9001

Experienced in base metrology

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

Mahr surface finish and form tracing equipment

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking to transfer our existing portfolio of Mitutoyo programs within our piston shop over to Zeiss Calypso and need an experienced Mitutoyo CMM programmer/Metrologist to aid in this transition. Ideally someone with piston knowledge and Zeiss experience or willing to undergo training. You will be working within a precision engineering environment. The Metrology Engineer / CMM Programmer will be responsible for writing, developing and proving out measurement programmes on all prismatic parts, cams and cranks, as well as hands on inspection using tools from Mahr surface finish and form tracing equipment to micrometres and attribute gauge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mitutoyo CMM with the piston shop business.
• Produce Dimensional First Article and ISIR reports.
• Aid in the migration of programs from Mitutoyo to Zeiss.
• Support ongoing and new projects (NPI).
• Support production with measurement issues.
• Liaise between departments on new product introduction.
• Lead and support metrology investigations (non-conformances).
• Providing reporting capability and reducing measurement tasks.
• Suggest and support corrective actions and measures to improve product accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor, train and advise the wider Metrology team.
• Consider health, safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company's compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Qualifications

• Mitutoyo experience (Mcosmos 3.4).
• Understanding of pistons (advantageous).
• Experienced in GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of surface texture and profile.
• Zeiss Calypso experience or willingness to train.
• Experienced in base metrology (Measurement by First Principles).
• Understanding of AS9100 & ISO9001.
• MSA and Gauge R&R.