CMM

Eissmann-Group-Automotive; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eissmann-Group-Automotive in Port Huron, MI seeks a Metrology/ CMM Engineer to develop, validate, and optimize CMM programs for automotive components. You will establish measurement strategies, fixtures, and standards while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure compliance with GD&T and customer specs.

Responsibilities include MSA studies, measurement uncertainty assessment, and supporting APQP activities for new programs.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and metrology experience.
• 3–5 years of CMM programming, metrology, dimensional engineering or relevant QA experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is strongly preferred, including supporting NP launches and PPAP.
• Demonstrated expertise in CMM software, GD&T, CAD-based inspections, MSA, Gauge R&R, and precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to work in lab and manufacturing environments with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize advanced CMM programs from drawings, CAD models, and GD&T.
• Establish measurement strategies, fixtures, configurations, and programming standards.
• Program and operate CMM equipment using metrology software and troubleshoot issues.
• Lead MSA studies, evaluate measurement uncertainty, and ensure system compliance.
• Support APQP/PPAP during new product launches and engineering changes.

Skills

Advanced CMM programming

Metrology

GD&T interpretation

Measurement data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CMM software

Job description

Goal of the Working Position:

Develops and optimizes dimensional measurement strategies, CMM programs, and inspection methods to ensure products meet engineering and customer requirements. This role provides technical guidance in metrology, dimensional analysis, and measurement systems while supporting new product launches, production, quality improvement, and problem resolution.

Most important task and responsibilities:

CMM Programming & Metrology

• Develop, validate, and optimize advanced CMM programs based on engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and customer requirements.
• Establish measurement strategies, inspection methods, probe configuration, fixtures, and CMM programming standards.
• Program and operate CMM equipment using applicable metrology software.
• Troubleshoot complex CMM programming, measurement, equipment, and repeatability issues.
• Optimize inspection programs to improve measurement accuracy, repeatability, and cycle time.
  

Dimensional Engineering & Analysis

• Interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Analyze dimensional data to identify variation, trends, and potential manufacturing or product concerns.
• Perform dimensional layouts, capability studies, correlation studies, and advances measurement analysis.
• Evaluate product and process variation and provide technical recommendations to Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing.
• Develop comprehensive dimensional reports for internal and customer requirements.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for dimensional and manufacturing concerns.
  

Measurement Systems & Validation

• Develop and validate measurement methods to ensure appropriate accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility.
• Lead and support Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gauge R&R studies.
• Evaluate measurement uncertainty, equipment capability, and inspection methodology.
• Establish measurement and inspection requirements for new and existing products.
• Support calibration, verification, correlation, and preventative maintenance requirements for CMM and dimensional measurement systems.
• Ensure measurement systems comply with applicable company, customer, and automotive quality requirements.

New Product Launch & APQP

• Lead dimensional measurement planning for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Review product drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements during APQP to establish appropriate inspection strategies.
• Develop CMM programs, fixtures, inspection plans, and measurement methods required for new programs.
• Perform and support dimensional layouts for PPAP submissions and customer approvals.
• Support prototype, pre-production, validation, and production trail activities.
• Identify dimensional risks prior to launch and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.
  

Quality, Manufacturing & Engineering Support

• Partner with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve dimensional and process-related concerns.
• Provide dimensional analysis to support tooling adjustments, process optimizations, and product improvement.
• Support investigations of customer complaints and internal nonconformance.
• Assist with containment and disposition decisions by providing accurate dimensional data and technical analysis.
• Participate in design, tooling, fixture, and process reviews from a metrology perspective.
• Interface with customers and suppliers regarding dimensional measurement requirements and concerns as needed.
  
• Develop and maintain CMM programming, metrology, and dimensional inspection standards.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve measurement processes, inspection efficiency, and data reporting.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG Core Tools, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain accurate CMM programs, inspection documentation, measurement studies, and technical records.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits related to dimensional measurement and metrology.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement and quality improvement initiatives.
  

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Advanced CMM Programming & Metrology – Advance knowledge of CMM programming, measurement strategies, inspection methods, fixtures, and metrology principles.
• GD&T & Engineering Drawings – Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Measurement Systems & Statistical Analysis– Knowledge of MSA, Guage R&R, measurement uncertainty, capability studies, SPC, and dimensional data analysis.
• Automotive Quality System – Knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, AIAG Core Tools, and customer-specific requirements
• Engineering & Program Solving – Ability to analyze dimensional and process variation, perform root-cause analysis, and develop technical solutions.

Requirements

Personal / Professional / Physical:

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent education and significant metrology experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3-5 years of CMM programming, metrology, dimensional engineering, or related quality engineering experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred, including experience in supporting new product launches and PPAP.
• Demonstrated expertise in CMM software, GD&T, CAD-based inspections, MSA, Guage R&R, and precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to work within laboratory and manufacturing environments, manage multiple priorities, and travel to customer, supplier, or company locations as required