Lead CMM Programmer & Metrology Supervisor

Methode Electronics, Inc.; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life

401(k) with company match

Wellness program

Time off benefits

Job summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. is seeking a senior CMM Programmer/Inspector to lead a skilled team in a regulatory-heavy metrology lab.

You will supervise scheduling, mentoring, and cross-training across multiple CMMs and 2D comparators to meet production and shipping goals. Responsibilities include programming and running first-article and in-process inspections with Calypso and PC-DMIS, applying ASME Y14.5 GD&T, developing robust inspection plans, and driving root-cause corrective actions for

Qualifications

• AS/BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of CMM programming and inspection experience, with lead/supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Proficiency with Calypso and PC-DMIS for CMM programming.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and mentor a team of CMM programmers and inspectors to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Program, set up, and run first-article, in-process, and final inspections using PC-DMIS and Calypso.
• Interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and develop inspection strategies for tight tolerances.
• Review drawings/models to build inspection plans and datum structures.
• Troubleshoot program errors, fixturing issues, and measurement discrepancies; drive corrective action.
• Perform Gauge R&R and MSA to validate inspection methods and equipment capability.
• Maintain and calibrate CMMs and metrology equipment; coordinate external calibration.
• Train and cross-train staff on programming, GD&T, and inspection practices.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to resolve issues.
• Support NPI and first article inspections for new programs.
• Maintain AS9100 compliance in the CMM room.
• Manage workflow, priorities, and staffing for high-mix, low-volume production.
• Evaluate new metrology equipment and process improvements.
• Conduct performance reviews and support hiring.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CMM programming

Leadership

GD&T ASME Y14.5

2D optical metrology

AS9100 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Inspection planning

Team mentoring

Communication

MS Office

Education

AS/BS in Manufacturing or Mechanical Eng

Tools

Calypso

PC-DMIS

Job description

Methode Electronics, Inc. is seeking a senior CMM Programmer/Inspector to lead a skilled team in a regulatory-heavy metrology lab.

You will supervise scheduling, mentoring, and cross-training across multiple CMMs and 2D comparators to meet production and shipping goals. Responsibilities include programming and running first-article and in-process inspections with Calypso and PC-DMIS, applying ASME Y14.5 GD&T, developing robust inspection plans, and driving root-cause corrective actions for