CMM Programmer

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced programmer to join a leading manufacturer supplying to automotive, aerospace and more.

Job Description:

The Measurement Specialist will primarily create CMM programs to inspect customer parts on dedicated inspection equipment/ They will also need to install these programs at customer sites throughout the UK and Ireland. There will also be a need to use and program other inspection equipment as required.

• Understanding and interpreting customer requirements and drawings.
• Good general manufacturing and mechanical understanding and knowledge.
• Visiting customer sites and operating in a customer facing role.
• Estimating expected duration of work for quoting purposes.
• Interpretation and manipulation of customer CAD models.
• Interpretation of drawings in relation to international drawing standards.
• The development of measurement programs and inspection strategies.
• Good general mechanical understanding and knowledge.

Key requirements:

• Understand the Principles of Metrology to expert level, including knowledge of engineering drawings, geometric tolerancing, standards and CAD systems.
• Undertake additional duties as and when required, as requested by line manager.
• Utilise company I.T. systems and software.
• Provide customer technical support as required.
• Actively promote and comply with company Health and Safety policy.
• Develop technical skills as required to improve range, flexibility and effectiveness of duties performed.
• Work independently on own initiative taking responsibility for work.
• Maintain records of work carried out.
• Complete measurement of customer programming and/or measuring requirements utilising range of dimensional measurement equipment including coordinate measuring machines (CMM's), Form measurement instruments (FMI) and Vision measurement machines (VMM's).
• Assist with the preparation of quotations.
• Liaise with clients and potential clients to evaluate needs and establish requirements.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner.

Desirable requirements:

• Have experience of designing fixtures.
• Some IT knowledge and proficiency.