CMM Technician

Forvia-1; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia-1 is seeking a CMM Technician to validate quality data, perform CMM layouts, and maintain calibration and measurement standards across the plant. You will collaborate with Quality Lab to provide data and ensure adherence to Faurecia Excellence System guidelines.

The role emphasizes accuracy in inspecting gages, layouts, PPAPs and customer returns, with strict attention to quality records and procedures.

Qualifications

• Technical Degree or journeyperson certification in Quality, Engineering or Tool & Die is preferred.
• Experience with GD&T, metrology and inspection practices is required.
• Knowledge of sourcing and quality documentation processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform CMM layouts and provide measurement data.
• Maintain and comply with Calibration schedules.
• Validate plant data, gages, layouts and PPAP-related documents.

Skills

GD&T

Metrology

R&R studies

DOE

Problem solving

Education

Technical Degree or Journeyperson certification

Tools

FARO Arm

CMM

Job description

The role of a CMM Technician is to validate Quality First Piece, Samples, Gages, and Line/Vendor Sample Audit Parts are correctly laid out, measured, and correlate with existing or modified prints. They will work with Quality Lab and Quality Lab customers to provide the measurement data for the Plant to comply with the requirements of the Faurecia Excellence System with consideration to customers, Quality, Division, Business Groups, and Corporate Quality guidelines.

Main missions of the role are:

• Perform CMM layouts and provide measurement data
• Maintain and comply with all Calibration schedules
• Validate accurately plant data, gages, layouts, PPAP's, customer returns, and scraped parts; capturing Quality information
• Perform and improve Quality Lab procedures and standards in accordance with the Faurecia Excellence System
• Ensure the Plant Quality Lab and Shop measurement system is in compliance with all Safety and regulation standards
• Report Quality results to all relevant parties and maintain Quality records and documentation using approved quality tools, gages, CMM, FARO Arms, and associated equipment
• Properly and accurately interpret standards, specifications, and procedures
• Coordination of testing required with suppliers and/or customers
• Assist other sectors in new developments
• Make a blocking notice if nonconformity is detected and sends the information to the persons in charge
• Declare any new equipment suitable for use after checking that the calibration certificate is present and updates the inspection, measurement, and test equipment files
• Manages calibration schedules, measurement standards and define the measuring channels
• Make statistical studies for the measurement systems
• Provide Training to Supervisors, GAP Leaders, and Manufacturing Associates to properly validate production and pre-production parts through the use of measurement instruments
• Maintain clean and safe work environment in line with company policies
• Commit to the corporate goals, mission, and vision
• Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the Company
• Any other assigned tasks

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Technical Degree or experience in Quality, Engineering or Tool & Die Journeyperson certification

Experience:

• Customer relationship experience
• Sheet metal/Stainless steel Manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive industry
• Microsoft Office experience: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Skills and competencies:

• Familiarity with Quality Basics in Production (Poke Yoke, Final Inspection, Etc.)
• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings
• Solid knowledge of GD&T, Tolerancing, Metrology Skills, and applied Quality tools (Ferro Arm/CMM) in Production, ASQ Mechanical Inspector certification preferred.
• Advance knowledge of MS (Measurement Systems Analysis) preferred
• Understanding of Gage R & R studies, DOE, Capability studies, cut & etch weld techniques and validations preferred
• Quality and Manufacturing process orientation preferred
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (8D, PDCA, 5 Whys, etc.), and Variability reduction
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborates with others
• Customer Focus
• Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Oral and written Communication skills
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position