Quality Control CMM Technician

IDEX; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure materials meet specifications using CMM and gages, capturing data for capability tracking. You will work with production to prioritize inbound items and collaborate with the value stream to improve quality.

The role requires 5–7 years in manufacturing/quality, CMM programming experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. IDEX offers a dynamic environment and opportunities across global businesses.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years related experience in manufacturing and/or quality.
• Experience CMM programmer and operator.
• Experience with ERP System.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Mechanically inclined for understanding products.
• Ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
• Effective verbal & written communication skills at all levels in the organization.
• Self-starter and results-oriented approach.
• Able to make analytical decisions based on data collection and analysis.
• Able to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Primary measure identified incoming materials and components to specifications.
• Utilize CMM and mechanical gages to take measurements.
• Accurately record all measurement data.
• Report material and component issues.
• Initiate supplier corrective actions with Quality Engineer.
• Arrange the return of defective components to suppliers.
• Track issues via 8D format for corrective actions.
• Process Returned Merchandise and conduct analysis as needed.
• Execute root cause / problem solving techniques to solve issues.
• Coordinate trial builds to confirm component application.
• Prioritize the incoming materials and components to process.
• Collaborate with value stream team to improve quality.
• Secondary Support customer quality issue resolution.
• Cross train within QC to support quality initiatives.
• Participate within Rapid Improvement Events as needed.
• Other specific tasks as assigned by the department manager.

Skills

CMM programming

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical decision making

Data-driven

Independent and team player

MS Office

Tools

CMM hardware

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Job Purpose

To ensure all materials and components meet specifications by performing measurements as needed using CMM and mechanical gages. Accurately capture measurement data for capability tracking and future reference. Feedback inspection issues to suppliers requesting corrective actions. Receive merchandise returned from customers and conduct analysis as needed. Work with production to prioritize important inbound items.

Responsibilities

• Primary Measure identified incoming materials and components to specifications
• Utilize CMM and mechanical gages to take measurements
• Accurately record all measurement data
• Report material and component issues
• Initiate supplier corrective actions with Quality Engineer
• Arrange the return of defective components to suppliers
• Track issues via 8D format for corrective actions
• Process Returned Merchandise and conduct analysis as needed
• Execute root cause / problem solving techniques to solve issues
• Coordinate trial builds to confirm component application
• Prioritize the incoming materials and components to process
• Collaborate with value stream team to improve quality
• Secondary Support customer quality issue resolution
• Cross train within QC to support quality initiatives
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by participation in all training made available by the company
• Participate within Rapid Improvement Events as needed
• Other specific tasks as assigned by the department manager.

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years related experience in manufacturing and/or quality
• Experience CMM programmer and operator
• Experience with ERP System
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Mechanically inclined for understanding products
• Ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams
• Effective verbal & written communication skills at all levels in the organization
• Self-starter and results-oriented approach
• Able to make analytical decisions based on data collection and analysis
• Able to work independently and within a team

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Training in continuous process improvement processes
• Comprehension of SPC methods

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting and squatting as needed
• Pinching, grasping and lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Acceptable visual capabilities

Safety Requirements

• Support 5S within the work area to ensure safety goals are exceeded
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all department machinery, equipment, and resources
• Inform Management of Safety issues, reports workplace injury or incident

Productivity Requirements

• Productivity improvement thru quality improvements
• Provide quick response to quality issues

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world? IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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