Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Programmer/ Operator

What You'll Work On

• Supports manufacturing and testing operations adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices to satisfy regulatory requirement for receiving and inspection.
• Performs all job duties in full accordance with the Abbott Global and Technical standards and complies with Abbott Quality System (QS) requirements.
• Ensures parts are compliant for all parts going to the manufacturing floor and any parts going directly to the customer.
• Completes tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 inspections to test inbound material that will be used to assemble complex medical devices.
• Tier 1 inspections: Manual routine inspections utilizing hand tools such as calipers, gauges (ring, pin, thread, height), rulers as well as visual inspections.
• Tier 2 inspections: Operate and program advanced upper-level instrumentation: 3D/2D Digital Measuring projector and/or Optical Testing and Visualization Instruments (e.g. OGP, Keyence IM, etc.).
• Performs inspection on printed material (e.g. Primary and Secondary labeling; manuals; print inserts; CD's; etc.).
• Performs first article inspections.
• Tier 3 inspections: Set up and run CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) programs.
• Work from process sheets and instructions from supervisor.
• Writes simple to complex computerized measuring machine (Coordinate Measuring Machine) programs for all products and submit results to engineering and manufacturing.
• Ensures CMM's are running at peak performance and that all required maintenance is performed on schedule.
• Performs technical metrology lab functions such as complete dimensional layouts of complex components and assemblies with minimal guidance.
• Programs automated testers utilizing advanced programming skills as well as validates programs used by the automated equipment.
• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) for automated testing.
• Interprets engineering drawings and writes the inspection method for parts for automated testing.
• Works collaboratively with engineers to resolve drawing issues and provides feedback to R&D, Quality Assurance, Production, Engineering and Suppliers as required.
• Uses engineering knowledge to define requirements, design, build, integrate and test designs at the component level.
• Recognizes opportunities or issues within own technical area, models options and implements process improvements that fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the incoming quality inspection process.
• Supports all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, ISO or other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety SOP's, equipment, policies and procedures, including any department specific requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in increasingly difficult inspection involving the application and working knowledge of sophisticated measuring techniques
• Experience programming CMM quality inspections
• Solid understanding of GD&T with respect to CMM applications
• IPC knowledge/training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ZEISS Calypso software
• Associate degree or technical diploma
• Advanced CMM certification
• Experience in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with optical measurement equipment, hand tools, gages, pressure and force gage testing
• Training in blueprint reading and experience with inspection sampling techniques
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 requirements
• ASQ certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI), Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Calibration Technician (CTT) highly desirable
• Understanding of material traceability and non-conforming material identification and segregation techniques
• Understanding of and ability to appropriately apply sampling techniques
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer database software (Microsoft office) for maintenance of record and logs and basic analysis of data (e.g., Excel spreadsheets)
• Ability to train and assist less experienced inspectors