CMM Operator / Inspector

Applied Aerospace & Defense; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense in Manchester, CT seeks a CMM Programmer/Inspector to support critical aerospace components. You will develop and manage CMM inspection programs, identify parts for measurement, and ensure compliance with GD&T and customer specs.

You will work across Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing, provide coaching to QC staff, and drive process improvements while maintaining a safe, light industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in programming, operation and full utilization of CMM equipment.
• Experience with Modus and Camio preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication with Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Ability to train QC personnel in CMM operation.
• Familiarity with GD&T and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Identify product for CMM inspection.
• Develop/write part inspection programs for CMM.
• Organize and control CMM inspection programs.
• Troubleshoots product issues and supports manufacturing.
• Oversee dimensional inspection on CMM.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.
• Interact with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.
• Perform validation activities related to CMM inspection programs.
• Perform CMM inspection on critical aerospace components.

Skills

CMM programming

QC training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate’s degree preferred

ASQ Certified Inspector or Technician (plus)

Tools

Modus

Camio

PC-DMIS

Job description

About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

General Summary:

To provide CMM operation and Final Inspectionsupport on critical aerospace components which meet company and customer expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify product for CMM inspection
• Develop/Write part inspection programs for CMM
• Organize and control CMM inspection programs
• Troubleshoots product issues and supports manufacturing.
• Oversee dimensional inspection on CMM
• Identifies and recommends process improvements
• Professionally interacts with colleagues from Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing.
• Perform validation activities related to CMM inspection programs.
• Perform CMM inspection on critical aerospace components.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Provide coaching, support, and direction to members of a work team
• Promote positive employee relations through effective conflict management and issue resolution.
• Provide performance feedback via appraisals.
• Aid Management in addressing performance/discipline issues as necessary.
• Effectively track and report manufacturing process performance.
• Communicates/interacts with the Customer
• 5 years’ experience in the programming, operation and full utilization of CMM equipment. Experience with Modus and Camio preferred.
• Possess the ability and necessary skills to both inspect products and train QC personnel in the operation of CMMs.
• Possess the ability to both evaluate and recommend CMM hardware and software improvements, to improve performance and/or utilization, in a cost-effective approach.
• Effective communicator; possess strong verbal and written communication skills – must be able to directly interface with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and suppliers in CMM related issues as they may arise.
• Strong organizational skills.

Position Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Light industrial work setting.
• Job involves lifting up to 50lbs. in a manufacturing environment that may occasionally require the associate to work in a number of awkward positions.

Education & Experience Required:

• A high school diploma or GED is required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• ASQ certification as a Certified Mechanical Inspector or Certified Quality Technician is a plus.
• Technical/shop math, blueprint reading (including GD&T).
• CMM set-up, layout inspection, gage calibration,
• SPC and problem solving knowledge.
• Proficient computer skills are required (Excel, Word, PCDMIS)

Shift First

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Manchester

Category

Quality Control

Req Number

QUA-24-00012

Position

CMM Programmer / Inspector

Close Date

Post Internal Days 0

Number of Openings 2

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

This position is currently accepting applications.