Senior CMM Programmer - Metrology & Quality Champion

Dana Incorporated; Toledo (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Incorporated in Toledo, Ohio, is seeking a quality engineering professional to support the new axle and driveline projects. The role focuses on CMM programming, dimensional metrology, PPAP coordination, and process validation to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will work within a multi-functional team to drive continuous improvement, calibration management, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years experience.
• Proficiency in CMM programming, dimensional metrology, GD&T interpretation, and measurement analysis.
• Experience with customer and supplier PPAP processes, APQP, engineering change management, and AIAG Core Tools.
• Experience managing calibration systems, laboratory equipment, and inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IMTE).
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with FMEAs, Process Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CMM programs, perform dimensional analysis, and provide measurement data to support product validation and problem-solving.
• Manage customer and supplier PPAP submissions, approvals, and annual revalidations.
• Coordinate engineering and process changes, including validation, documentation, and customer approvals.
• Administer plant calibration systems, including internal and external calibration activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and purchasing requirements.
• Support quality audits, compliance activities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the internal audit function for the quality system.
• Use the internal audit system to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage the documentation change management system.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions, utilizing risk assessments to ensure process controls deliver continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Perform MSA and capability studies of new and current gages and equipment.
• Assist in investigations into quality rejects, including customer-returned material.
• Assist and coach others in the use of statistical techniques.
• Assist with process improvements and data analysis.
• Conduct process capability studies and quality audits.
• Conduct and participate in customer visits and reviews.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

CMM programming

Dimensional metrology

GD&T interpretation

Problem solving

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Measurement equipment (IMTE)

Job description

Dana Incorporated in Toledo, Ohio, is seeking a quality engineering professional to support the new axle and driveline projects. The role focuses on CMM programming, dimensional metrology, PPAP coordination, and process validation to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction.

You will work within a multi-functional team to drive continuous improvement, calibration management, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced automotive environment.