Metrology Programmer

Spectrum Plastics Group, A DuPont Business; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled professional to develop and implement CMM/Vision System programs for product development and production. The ideal candidate will have extensive programming experience, particularly with InSpec and vision systems, complemented by a strong knowledge of GD&T. The role includes responsibility for improving program efficiency, mentoring technicians, and ensuring safety in operations, with a preference for candidates with medical device or injection molding experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming experience with InSpec and/or Calypso.
• 3+ years of programming of vision systems (e.g., OGP, Micro-Vu, Zeiss, etc.).
• Able to interpret, test and establish measurement methods using contact and non-contact CMMs.

Responsibilities

• Develop CMM/Vision System programs for new product development.
• Meet with customers and suppliers to support projects.
• Assist in the design and implementation of CMM holding fixtures.

Skills

CMM programming

Vision systems programming

GD&T knowledge

Micro-scale metrology

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 7+ years in the manufacturing environment

Tools

InSpec

Calypso

C++

VB

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

Develop and implement CMM/Vision System programs and inspection fixtures for new product development and production use. Assist in other quality activities as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop CMM programs
• Maximizes efficiency of CMM programs
• Validates CMM programs
• Works directly with toolmakers for gauge and fixture builds

Key Responsibilities

• Understand broad spectrum of tolerance regimes and metrology needs (e.g., micro‑scale metrology); mentor technicians supporting meas. applications.
• Understand basic concepts and apply principles at fundamental level (e.g., GD&T Professional - Technologist Level)
• Apply purchased software and implement standard methods to support GD&T analysis
• Develop/apply general knowledge of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., CMMs/Vision Systems - contact, non‑contact).
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) - Understand basic concepts and apply principles at fundamental level.
• Develop CMM programs and apply general knowledge of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., contact, non‑contact).
• Perform basic measurement systems analysis and support uncertainty budget analysis using standardized analysis tools (ASME B89.7 Series of Standards)
• Assist in measurement‑related projects in support of NPI and manufacturing and measurement.
• Meet with customers and suppliers to support projects, attend conferences (e.g., ASME, ACMC, SME, ASPE), as required.
• Develop general knowledge level of existing national and international standards and their impact internally and with customers/suppliers.
• Assist in the design, development and implementation of CMM holding fixtures.
• Maximize efficiency of CMM programs.
• Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or 7+ years in the manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of programming experience with InSpec and/or Calypso
• 3+ years of programming of vision systems (e.g., OGP, Micro-Vu, Zeiss, etc.)
• CAD experience with Solid Works, Pro E is desired
• Working knowledge of GD&T with the Applied Dimensional Metrology experience
• General knowledge level of tolerance regimes and micro‑scale metrology, general knowledge of products, tooling, & process
• Able to interpret, test and establish measurement methods of 1,2 and 3 dimensional applications using contact and non‑contact computer controlled CMM’s that consider error sources in a sub‑micrometer regime.
• Proven ability to apply principles (e.g., GD&T Professional - Technologist Level, course work, training seminar, experience)
• Proven ability to write programs (e.g., C++, VB courses and/or experience, metrology software experience), proven ability to apply tools to support GD&T analysis
• Proven experience with/and ability to learn through technical literature and application of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., CMM/Vision System - contact, non‑contact).
• Proven ability to perform basic measurement systems analyses and testing (e.g., experience or course work, seminars, tutorials on GR&R, GUM, and with stats software, etc.)
• Proven ability supporting projects within scope of responsibilities (e.g., project experience)
• Proven ability to apply national /international standards in support of projects and corporate directives (e.g., experience using standards testing in selection and acceptance testing of meas. system)
• Medical device industry is preferred
• Injection Molding industry experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.