CMM/In-Process Auditor

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled CMM/In-Process Auditor to join our team. This position is essential in ensuring the quality of our manufacturing processes and products through the interpretation of technical prints, development of CMM methods and procedures, and conducting various inspections. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with CMM machines, performing inspections, and troubleshooting quality issues in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing): Read and interpret technical prints to understand the detailed requirements for manufacturing parts and components.
• Develop and Improve CMM Methods: Develop, sustain, and improve Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) methods and procedures to ensure effective and efficient quality control.
• Offsets and Adjustments: Experience in determining offsets and adjusting accordingly to maintain accuracy in measurements and manufacturing processes.
• Set-Up and Inspection: Perform multiple types of inspections, including first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, ensuring product quality meets specifications.
• Standard Work Development: Create and maintain standard work, setup sheets, and standard operating procedures for production jobs.
• Surface Plate Layout: Be fully versed in surface plate layout techniques and the use of a wide range of measuring instruments.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot various quality issues, develop corrective actions, and implement strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Adhere to SOP: Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor compliance across the team.
• Understand Product Functionality: Learn and understand the nature and functionality of the products being inspected to ensure all aspects of quality are addressed.
• Data Entry: Accurately input inspection data into the manufacturing database for record-keeping and analysis.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of Firearms: Strong understanding of firearms, their quality standards, features, and safety protocols.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years working in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with specific experience in quality assurance and inspections.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with team members and management.
• Team Player: Ability to work well as part of a cross-functional team with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure with changing business and regulatory needs.
• Self-Sufficient: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make critical decisions based on data and inspection results.

Education/Experience:

• Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance setting.

• Preferred:

  • Vocational/Technical Degree
  • Proficiency with computer software including MS Excel, MS Word, and experience with CMM software.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret quality performance reports and create solutions.
• Ability to effectively present information to management and other stakeholders.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to collect and document data accurately.
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods as needed.

Computer Skills:

• Required: Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and experience with MS PowerPoint and Outlook.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel may be required.

Other Skills & Abilities:

• Attendance: This role requires regular, consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance, including the ability to work overtime before and after shifts, and on weekends as needed.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently as required to achieve customer satisfaction.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration may occur.
• Physical demands may include lifting up to 50 pounds.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization:

• This position requires compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). Must be a “U.S. Person” (as defined by ITAR 120.15) and provide proof upon hire.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice, at the discretion of the company.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jcoppola@bachrachgroup.com. We look forward to learning more about you!