Manufacturing Engineer - Cmm Programmer

Tata Consultancy Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Comprehensive Medical Coverage (Health

Dental & Vision

401K Plan

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Engineer to develop, validate and optimize CMM inspection programs for aerospace and precision-machined components. You will focus on inspection planning, measurement system effectiveness and production support to drive quality across manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong GD&T knowledge, hands-on CMM programming with MCOSMOS/PCDMIS/NX, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with customer

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T principles.
• Experience creating and validating CMM inspection programs for aerospace or precision-machined components.
• Hands-on experience with online and offline CMM programming and inspection activities.
• Experience in inspection planning, dimensional validation and interpretation of measurement results.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality requirements and manufacturing quality processes.
• Experience analysing inspection data and generating detailed dimensional and quality reports.
• Hands-on shop floor experience supporting manufacturing and quality operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with Root Cause Analysis and corrective action experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and optimize online and offline CMM programs for aerospace and precision components.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, and GD&T to define inspection strategies and measurement plans.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation and validation records for manufacturing and quality.
• Perform inspection planning and support First Article Inspection (FAIR), APQP, PPAP and production readiness.
• Analyse inspection results and quality trends to identify non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
• Support production teams in resolving dimensional, inspection and quality issues.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis, 8D investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering and customer teams to ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in measurement system effectiveness and process capability.
• Support internal and customer audits and AS9100 compliance.

Skills

GD&T understanding

CMM programming

Inspection planning

Measurement data analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Quality processes

Stakeholder communication

Manufacturing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

MCOSMOS

PCDMIS

Siemens NX CMM

Teamcenter

Microsoft Excel

MES applications

Job description

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, CAD models, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T;).
• Experience creating and validating CMM inspection programs for aerospace or precision-machined components.
• Hands-on experience with online and offline CMM programming and inspection activities.
• Experience in inspection planning, dimensional validation and interpretation of measurement results.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAIR, customer quality requirements and manufacturing quality processes.
• Experience analysing inspection data and generating detailed dimensional and quality reports.
• Hands-on shop floor experience supporting manufacturing and quality operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in Root Cause Analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience working with Titanium, Stainless Steel and Aluminium aerospace components.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and AS9100 requirements.
• Understanding of multi-axis machining concepts and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting NPI, industrialisation and process qualification activities.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.

Preferred Tools & Systems

• MCOSMOS
• PCDMIS
• Siemens NX CMM
• Teamcenter
• Microsoft Excel
• MES applications

Roles & Responsibilities

The Role

A CMM Programmer is responsible for developing, validating and optimizing CMM inspection programs to ensure aerospace and precision-engineered components meet engineering, quality, regulatory and customer requirements.

The role focuses on inspection planning, measurement system effectiveness, production support and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

• Develop, validate and optimize online and offline CMM programs for complex aerospace and precision-machined components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements and customer specifications to define inspection strategies and measurement plans.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation, measurement procedures and validation records to support manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Perform inspection planning and support First Article Inspection (FAIR), APQP, PPAP, and production readiness activities.
• Analyse inspection results, coordinate measuring data and quality trends to identify non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
• Support production and manufacturing teams in resolving dimensional, inspection and quality-related issues.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis, 8D investigations and corrective action activities to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and customer teams to ensure compliance with product and process requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurement system effectiveness, inspection efficiency and process capability.
• Support internal audits, customer audits and quality reviews while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

Managerial Skills

• Leadership & People Management
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making & Problem Solving.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 per year

TCS Employee Benefit and Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Senior Engineer

ID

438520

Skills

MES

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE