Metrology Programmer

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:

1. Develop CMM programs
2. Maximizes efficiency of CMM programs
3. Validates CMM programs
4. Works directly with toolmakers for gage and fixture builds

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• 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.