CMM Programmer, Senior (140)

COMPANY SUMMARY
CDI Products, a Michelin Group Company, is a global leader in high-performance polymer products, wear components, and functional parts. With locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, we deliver fully integrated solutions from raw materials to finished products through in-house engineering and material development capabilities. Serving industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Semiconductor, and Water Treatment, our materials and products are expertly engineered and tested on-site. Our team is committed to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions around the globe.


JOB SUMMARY
Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programmers, oversee programming scripts, which are applications that control the measures of coordinate machines. Responsible for programming a variety of code lines that deal with making sure that coordinate measuring machines work as intended and follow specific parameters designed for the project at hand. Working in a production environment and following safety protocols to prevent accidents.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine program requirements based on design and engineering requirements.

• Ensure that precision machinery is in working condition and properly calibrated.

• Provide directions to machine operators.

• Write or edit programs for precision machinery.

• Know how to read blueprints and can specify measures before committing to final changes.

• Follow different layouts to preview the machine work.

• Take part in the improvement process effort by suggesting ideas to change the calibration and programming tasks to use fewer company resources.

• Record measurements to compare the final product with project needs.

• Know how to operate machine, troubleshoot functions, and program different features as required.

• Use your multitasking abilities to use different machines at the same time, as well as checking the fixtures and utilizing the gauge certification.

• Conduct Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) Studies.

• Prepare test reports.

• Maintains electronic and hard copy lab files, equipment and instrumentation history, maintenance and calibration logs and library of ASTM and ISO standards and specifications.

• Assists engineers with product development by providing input on test results and analysis from product testing experience. Assists with the development of new test resources as required.

• Ensure that all materials necessary for the maintenance of the test area are in stock. This includes hand wipes, solvents, cleaning solutions, etc. Maintains test equipment per procedures. Performs calibration and certification of test equipment per requirements.

• Maintains safety materials and ensures that all hazardous material is disposed of properly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma required.

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Software Programming, or a related field experience is preferred for this position.

5+ years of previous work experience as a programmer in a coordinate measuring machine capacity required.

Programming certifications is a plus.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience required.

Training and coursework in materials, laboratory testing, engineering and/or related technical classes or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Spends 50% of time in the lab and 50% of time on the shop floor and works directly with QA and Inspection Departments.

POTENTIAL WORK HAZARDS:
May be exposed to possible shop hazards including heavy machinery, fumes, dust, heat and high pressure and temperatures.


EEO Statement
CDI is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.