CMM Technician I

JobTitle: CMM Operator

Department: Quality

  Summary:

This position provides Quality Engineering support to Clayens production and Clayens Project Engineering Teams regarding quality issues during new program launch through production life cycle.   Manages the quality and regulatory aspects of mold and assembly qualification including customer contact, through project development. Exhibits strong blueprint understanding and GD&T interpretation to develop CMM programs for part qualification inspection from CAD models.   The position is largely self-directed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide support to project development teams regarding quality issues, measurement data and measurement techniques, statistical methods and analysis, and regulatory issues. 
• Review and interpret customer blueprints and specifications for manufacturing feasibility and measurement capability. 
• Develop CMM programs for full part qualification during launch and in-process production inspection as required.   Develop, utilize and evaluate SPC data for in-process part quality capabilities.  Conduct statistical studies of process capability and process control to assist process engineers in achieving capability.
• Communicate with customers to understand and define their quality requirements. Work with Project Engineer in negotiating requirements when appropriate. 
• Creates and maintains molding and assembly Quality Plans for new and acquisition projects. Includes specifying process-control and inspection criteria, and selecting measurement techniques. 
• Identify the need for custom gages and gage systems, support Project Engineers in obtaining and managing their design and construction.  
• For automotive applications, assure that the mold and approved process conforms with AIAG requirements including generation of a PPAP package and compliance with TS 16949.
• May be called upon to assist, train, or direct the efforts of less experienced Quality team members. 

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

 Must be task oriented, with the ability to adjust multiple priorities in a short period of time.

  Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in an engineering or applied science discipline. 
• 5-7 years experience in the Quality Engineering/Assurance Field with at least 2 years experience with plastic injection molding and a minimum of 2 years experience in applying SPC techniques.
• 5 years CMM programming experience (PC-DMIS preferred – or equvilent)
• TS 16949, QS9000, ISO or automotive quality systems experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to communicate with other team members, visitors and customers in an effective, pleasant, courteous and tactful manner.
• Computer experience with Windows, Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• English language proficiency, to include verbal and written communication.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings.