Job/Role Profile: CMMProgrammer

Report to: Quality Manager
Role Objective
The role of a Quality CMM Programmer is to ensure that robust and accurate CMM programs are generated for all NPI components (BCW machined componentsIncoming material/components),to meet the programme milestones.
Taking a lead role in CMM fixture design to support the measurement of parts on the CMM
Responsible for introducing work instructions and providing training to ensure effective use of the CMM program/machine by quality, engineering & production personnel.
Responsible for maintaining and improving current CMM programs to reduce downtime & improve efficiency within the first off & last off process.
Responsible for reviewing new design (CAD & 2D Drawings) with the Quality & Engineering team & devise measurement strategies to accurately validate components against all GD&T requirements.
Ensure the CMM machines are maintained to ensure high level of accuracy of measurement through TPM.
Technical development of CMM Programmer & Inspectors.
Provide measurement & technical support to Engineering & Production team during PPAP process, including generating dimensional reports & approving parts for manufacture.
Provide measurement & technical support to Engineering & Production team when deviations are detected and work together on a positive resolution.
Ensure all measurement equipment is calibrated & periodic MSA studies are carried out for all measurement methods used.
Support SPC analysis with the use of the CMM with engineering & quality team.
Specific Responsibilities
Support the management of all quality-related issues within the manufacturing team
>Ensure inspection disciplines adherence to the Quality Management system (QMS) and are effective for the business
  • Carry out 1st off/ Last off inspections
  • Monitor/ Patrol (Physical/First hand) in process inspections
  • Stop production in the event of manufacture of unacceptable goods/processes
>To maintain the calibration system
  • Ensuring that all measurement equipment is registered calibrated and maintained.
  • Calibrated on time of due date
Conduct FaroArm measurements
>Perform regular quality checks of components using manual, electronic measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, verniers)
Liaise and effectively communicate with internal and external colleagues to resolve quality issues.
  • Prompt and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards
Drive continuous improvement for product quality issues by
  • Support root cause analysis
  • Support Permanent correct/preventative validation
Lean
> Undertake training in
  • Lean methodologies (5S/ Lean Six sigma)
  • Lean tools used for continuous improvement and elimination of waste.
Team
Take an active role in meetings and problem solving activities such as:
  • Quality concerns
  • Production none conformities
Accomplish production and organisational effort by completing related results as needed.
Participating in various training opportunities as and when needed
Keep up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends that concern product quality
>Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and contribute to team working initiatives
  • Encourage the continuation and sharing of good practice
  • Empower people to be proactive in their work
  • To meet target
  • Achieve goal
  • Problem solving
>Monitor and self-manage housekeeping requirements in line with lean/5S principles
Ensure that the Quality Management System procedures are adhered to where applicable.
Ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures
Personal Skills Profile
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to approach management
>Articulate, confident communicator at all levels
  • All different forms of communications
  • Appropriate methods for a variety of situations
>Excellent knowledge of engineering drawings
Excellent ability to work manual measuring equipment (micrometres, calipers, verniers)
>Proven experience of successfully working within an engineering focused environment which incorporated elements of
  • Operating and programming CMM machines to measure
  • Programming Offline cad mode
  • Faro Arm technology
  • Inspection equipment and in-process inspection of machined parts
  • PC DMIS trained level 2 minimum
  • D&T Knowledge
  • Ability to align parts using different methods, i.e. iterative, best fit and standard
Qualifications
Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree or ONC, A Levels, BTec Diploma Level 3 or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification
Training certificates in Quality (ISO, Gage Metrology, Geometric Dimension and Tolerance SPC)
Key Relationships (Internal & External)
Head of Quality,Quality Manager, Quality Engineer,CMM programmer, Lead Inspector, Inspector, Engineering & Production leads, all customers and stakeholders
Key Behavioural Competencies
Leadership skills
  • Professionalism
  • Self-motivated
  • Autonomy
  • Critical
  • Flexible
  • High Customer ethic
  • Adaptable
  • Able to plan and structure work
  • Organised,
  • Time Management, ability to manage time and prioritising work
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
>Thrive in a pressurised environment
  • Motivated
  • Motivator
  • Dedicated
  • Methodical
  • IT Literate
  • Assertive

Key Measures
Safety
Quality
Cost
Delivery
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