CMM Programmer — PC-DMIS/GD&T Expert (Onsite)

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/CMM Programmer to translate 3D models into CMM checks for purchased finished goods. You will create, debug, and maintain PC DMIS checks, supporting production, inspections, APQP/PPAP, warranty claims and line failures.

Travel and supplier collaboration may be involved; relocation assistance is available. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong prioritization and documentation skills, serving Engineering, Manufacturing

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or relevant experience in CMM Operation, CMM Programming, or Machining Experience.
• Experience with PC DMIS, Calypso, Polyworks programming.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools and GD&T interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Write CMM programs to support production, engineering and root-cause analysis.
• Read blueprints and interpret GD&T to diagnose issues.
• Create PC DMIS checks for special design characteristics.
• Train and assist daily operations and data collection procedures.
• Interpret CMM reports and contribute to system improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers on CMM data and PPAP-related tasks.
• Support engineering with rapid problem solving and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Collaborative Automation

Decision Making

Engineering - MFG

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

RPA

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

PC DMIS

Calypso

Polyworks

EPIX

MS Word

Excel

Pro-E/Creo

Visual Basic

Job description

Caterpillar in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/CMM Programmer to translate 3D models into CMM checks for purchased finished goods. You will create, debug, and maintain PC DMIS checks, supporting production, inspections, APQP/PPAP, warranty claims and line failures.

Travel and supplier collaboration may be involved; relocation assistance is available. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong prioritization and documentation skills, serving Engineering, Manufacturing