Quality Engineering Technician and CMM Programmer

Northern Iron is looking for a Quality Engineering Technician and CMM Programmer for our business!

The role of a Quality Engineering Technician and CMM Programmer is a dual function responsible for ensuring product quality by developing and running CMM inspection programs, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement continuous improvements.

Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The responsibilities for this blend hands-on inspection and programming tasks with broader quality assurance support and collaboration:

• CMM Programming and Operation: Create, modify, and optimize Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs using specialized software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso) to measure the physical characteristics of manufactured components with high precision.

• Inspection and Measurement: Perform dimensional inspections on incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products using CMMs and manual inspection tools like calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze measurement data, document inspection results accurately, and generate detailed reports (e.g., First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), PPAP documentation).

• Quality Issue Resolution: Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify quality issues, participate in root cause analysis, contain non-conforming material, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement efforts, including conducting Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies, developing new inspection techniques, and implementing process enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Documentation and Standards Compliance: Create and maintain quality instructions, alerts, and work instructions, ensuring compliance with internal quality management systems and external standards (e.g., ISO, AS9100).

• Equipment Maintenance: Assist with the calibration and maintenance of CMM and other inspection equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.

Qualifications & Competencies

Successful candidates typically possess a mix of technical and soft skills:

• Technical Knowledge:

• Proficiency in CMM programming software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso).

• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints.

• Familiarity with quality control principles, statistical analysis methods (SPC), and quality management systems (QMS).

• Education/Experience:

• A high school diploma/GED is generally required, while an associate’s degree in quality assurance, Manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred.

• Relevant certifications, such as the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), are a plus.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across departments.

• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (8-hour shifts with overtime as needed; flexible with hours)

• Salary: $35 -$40 per hour

Why should you choose Northern Iron- Lawton Standard?

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition reimbursement program

• Medical, dental, vision within the first 60 days (first of the month following 30 days)

• Company paid disability & life insurance

• 401k (with match)

• Direct deposit

• Fixed weekly schedule

• Uniforms paid for by company

• Boot reimbursement

• Prescription safety glass reimbursement

• Plenty of growth opportunities

• You’ll be part of a family culture where your contributions are noticed and recognized

Are you Interested?

Apply with us today!

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