CMM Programmer III

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Estimated hourly pay:  $28.19 (minimum) - $35.24 (midpoint) - $42.29 (maximum)

• All members included in cash bonus opportunity

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays 

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption Assistance  

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Voluntary benefits, including:  

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a CMM Programmer, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This role is responsible for the operation, inspection and programming of the CMM machine, the analysis and interpretation of blueprints, manuals and other materials to determine specifications, to inspect and test procedures, and to communicate technical information to others, in an industrial setting. This position includes supplier involvement, technology involvement, and early PLC involvement. This position typically works under very little supervision and provides guidance to other members.

What you will be doing...

•  Operate CMM machine and maintain CMM work instructions for the set-up and inspection of parts.

• Communicate those technological advancements in the form of new measurement techniques or products that can help Woodward to improve it's ability to measure and evaluate product.

• Perform advanced programing and operation of specialized inspection equipment, ( e.g. Talyrond, Nikon vision system, CMMs), discusses inspection results with those responsible and recommends necessary corrective actions.

• Analyze and interpret blueprints, routings, evaluation sheets, manuals and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.

• Clean, maintain, repair and calibrate measuring instruments and test equipment and work closely with engineers and suppliers to define and implement inspection methods on new products during development.

• Collect and analyze inspection data and make computations as necessary to determine inspection results and perform first article inspections based on work order instructions.

• Inspect manufactured components, train and mentor others, including suppliers, on best practices related to inspection procedures, techniques and tool usage.

• Support Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) activities for new product introduction (NPI) by visiting suppliers and consulting them on the most effective methods for writing CMM programs for new product.

What we are looking for...

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Completion of advanced programming classes in relevant software (e.g., PC-DMIS) required.

• 5+ years of related work experience required.

• Advanced knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles and their application to inspection, fostering communication between Design, Production, and Metrology.

• Advanced expertise in CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) operations, including setup, programming, and controls.

• Strong ability to communicate technical and complex material to diverse audiences, including the supply base.

• Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete tasks without direct instruction.

• Skilled in diagnosing, defining, and resolving problems effectively.

• Ability to conduct Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility) and capability studies for CMM-related work.

• Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks safely and efficiently.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.   The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans 

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