Chicago-Area CMM Programmer & Quality Technician

Filtran; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Filtran in Des Plaines, IL seeks a Quality Technician – CMM Programmer to inspect components with CMM and other devices. You will calibrate gages, support MSA studies, and train auditors in measurement methods while ensuring supplier parts meet engineering requirements.

Lead layout activities, provide analysis and reports, and coordinate outside services when needed. Strong GD&T and communication skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Five years of CMM/Layout experience using PC-DMIS.
• Gage control, MSA, and gage design/use knowledge.
• Tool calibration experience.
• Minimum 7 years in manufacturing engineering or QA in automotive.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Experience with IATF standards and APQP requirements.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Strong report writing and layout fixture design skills.
• Ability to communicate with engineering and across levels.

Responsibilities

• Layout of Annual Validations per customer and internal requirements.
• Provide layout reports and analysis; support Engineering Drawings.
• Lead outside layout services; organize, instruct, and coordinate layout as needed.
• Gage calibrations: calibrate fixtures and gages; maintain records and calibration frequencies.
• Ensure MSA activities are performed properly and filed.
• Contribute to gage design for in-process inspection.
• Train individuals/teams in gage use (hand held, electronic, CMM, optical).
• Support plant production by ensuring supplier parts meet requirements.
• Aim for high customer satisfaction; meet due dates and protect confidential information.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Quality Manager.

Skills

CMM Layout

Gage Control

MSA

Gage Design

Tool Calibration

GD&T

Blueprint Reading

Communication

Report Writing

Layout Fixtures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

IATF/APQP Knowledge

Tools

PC-DMIS

Measurement Equipment

Job description

Filtran in Des Plaines, IL seeks a Quality Technician – CMM Programmer to inspect components with CMM and other devices. You will calibrate gages, support MSA studies, and train auditors in measurement methods while ensuring supplier parts meet engineering requirements.

Lead layout activities, provide analysis and reports, and coordinate outside services when needed. Strong GD&T and communication skills are essential in this role.