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AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING JOBS, WICHITA, KS

CMM Programmer/Inspector

Location: Wichita, KS

Develop part programs, part holding designs, AS9102 First Article set up, program operation instructions and best practice guidelines for various Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) systems based on customer specifications. Monitor and measure quality on close tolerance aerospace machined, metal parts and components in a production environment. Inspectors are responsible in-process, 1st part, and final dimensional inspection of parts and assemblies.  Train and mentor inspection personnel on equipment setup and operation.

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Position Details

  • Qualifications

    • Understands Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance concepts (of ASME Y14.5:2009 & ISO 1101:2012) and is able to appropriately apply the techniques to the inspection process.
    • Working knowledge creating CMM programs using PCDMIS HP-L10.6 scan head technology
    • Ability to program and operate PCMM’s with Verisurf
    • Experience with the use of tactile scan probing technology
    • Interrogate Catia models, when necessary
    • Model up fixturing for CMM programs
    • Able to read, understand, and interprets blueprints and other technical documentation
    • Strong mathematical skills and experience with solving simple trigonometry based formulas
    • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, CNC equipment, complex machined aerospace parts, quality standards and rework processes
    • Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and perform work independently without being prompted
    • Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlines
    • Well-developed presentation preparation and delivery skills
    • Flexibility to work evenings or weekends and travel as needed (less than 5% of time)
    • Must have problem solving skills and work well under quick turnaround production demands.
    • Preferred candidates will have at least 5 years of advanced dimensional inspection experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Duties/Responsibilities

    • Review planning, engineering drawings, and digital models to determine proper dimensions and tolerance specifications for specific parts and/or tools to be measured
    • Create automated CMM programs offline
    • Create programs following a priority list to work ahead of schedule
    • Develop software inspection programs which are intended for repeated use to inspect geometrically defined components and associated fixturing.
    • Work directly with Manufacturing Engineer/Quality Engineer resources to determine inspection criteria as well as best practice inspection techniques.
    • Operate measurement equipment to perform CMM trials on newly developed part programs and prepare them for production use readiness.
    • Run CMM programs and perform inspection duties in a production environment.
    • Writing of non-conformance rejection tags.
    • Able to prove out and measure new machine fixtures and tooling for approval or required changes.
    • Approves part specifications and dimensions using hard layout methodologies.
    • Ability to document work instructions and process documentation.
    • Accurately manage CMM programs and other inspection documentation, using master programs and documents.
    • Develop custom inspection data reports based on specific customer or engineering requests, to include the setup of AS9102 First Articles / Net-Inspect.
    • Interfaces directly with the Manufacturing Engineer/Quality Engineer or manufacturing personnel to accurately explain measurement data obtained from the inspection process in order to provide clear assessment of inspection result.
    • Train inspection personnel on correct usage of CMM equipment, GD&T interpretation, part programs, and maintenance
    • Maintain compliance with program development, change management, and validation procedures and best practices.
    • Perform manual dimensional check as needed to verify questionable results
    • Identify and participate in continuous improvement projects
    • Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all customers, internal/external
    • Accept and adapt easily to change
    • Ensure that all activities are consistent with Company Mission Statement
    • Operate job-related equipment with or without assistance
    • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Education and Experience

    • Preferred candidates will have at least 5 years of advanced dimensional inspection experience in the aerospace industry.

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Culture and Environment

  • Teamwork, creativity and collaboration
  • Suggestions and ideas are heard.
  • Work-life balance is valued.
  • Clean and climate-controlled environment
  • Modern and spacious breakroom with many food and beverage options
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Pay and Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with generous employer premium contributions
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Gym membership discount
  • Employee assistance program
  • Christmas club savings account
  • Referral bonuses
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