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.