Job Description Summary

The Lead CMM programmer will demonstrate leadership in supporting the plant CMM measurement needs including Program revision control. In the Lead CMM programmer role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve CMM problems, develop and execute program objectives, and manage CMM program schedules.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and validate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) programs and calibrations used to support the manufacturing efforts for GE Aviation Wilmington
• Plan and specify CMM purchases necessary to inspect drawing and specification requirements
• Plan and coordinate the activities of the entire CMM staff by managing CMM calibration responsibilities as assigned including: CMM programming / calibration; Measurement Audit Support; CMM Program revision control
• Plan and coordinate the CMM area activities around Program Schedules, Calibration, Audit Support and Program Software Quality Assurance controls
• Responsible for the measurement accuracy of all CMM measurement systems
• Conduct training CMM inspection and programming as needed
• Act as plant expert and interface regarding CMM measurements
• Ensure a means of collecting and distributing compiled information in order to improve quality
• Responsible for the administration of the plant CMM’s, including implementation and maintenance to regulatory requirements and standards such as applicable ISO standards
• Read and interpret drawings and other quality control requirements using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and sound metrology principals
• Ensure safe practices are used in compliance with all governmental regulations
• Work with Quality team to drive inspection process improvements
• Drive Lean effort within manufacturing focusing on Quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering or quality) + 3 years CMM programming experience including MODUS and PCDMIS and PolyWorks (including experience with editing and controlling CMM program revisions) for aviation hardware

Desired Characteristics

• PolyWorks, PCDMIS, and/or Modus programming language experience.
• Strong organizational, analytic, and problem- solving skills
• Ability to work in cross- functional teams in a matrix environment with all levels of personnel
• Strong working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality operations
• Ability to pla