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Lead Quality CMM Programmer

Amazon· Systems, Quality, & Security Engineering
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Everett, WA$137.3k - $185.7kfull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Lead CMM programming and metrology leadership role in Amazon Leo Quality Receiving, focusing on offline/online CMM programming, inspection strategy, NCR handling, and continuous improvement within aerospace-grade receiving inspection.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, revise, and optimize offline and online CMM programs using PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, and CALYPSO across bridge/gantry CMMs, ROMER Absolute Arms, and Hexagon OPTIV M multisensor systems
  • Program, set up, and operate coordinate measuring machines for complex aerospace components; define measurement strategies for new part introductions
  • Produce and standardize CMM set-up and operational instructions for specific parts or machines
  • Store all CMM data securely and maintain regular backups; own configuration control and revision management on program files and job records
  • Evaluate and improve legacy inspection programs; lead, mentor, and train CMM programmers and inspection personnel
  • Oversee inspection of incoming material, work-in-process, and final product for conformance to quality standards
  • Verify supplier-provided hardware against purchase orders, engineering drawings, and specifications
  • Lead preparation and disposition of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for nonconforming parts; present dimensional findings and recommendations to the MRB
  • Provide quality and metrology technical leadership, audit, inspection, problem identification/resolution, training, and expertise to manufacturing groups and suppliers
  • Review and approve inspection records for compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements
  • Lead and execute First Article Inspections per AS9102 standard
  • Verify all design characteristics, material certifications, manufacturing process verification, and nonconformance resolution during FAI
  • Define FAI strategies and execute inspections for new parts, design changes, process changes, and after long production lapses
  • Utilize CMMs, OPTIV M multisensor systems, ROMER arms, 3D scanners, hand tools, and other testing equipment for FAI verification
  • Lead metrology support for PPAP submissions to validate that production processes can consistently meet requirements
  • Drive digitization efforts for PPAP and FAI as quality gates in aerospace manufacturing
  • Own the end-to-end CMM programming function across all metrology platforms and establish programming standards and revision control
  • Serve as metrology technical lead interfacing with Quality, Design, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supplier Quality
  • Lead dimensional root cause and corrective action investigations for non-conforming hardware; present data-driven recommendations to MRB
  • Mentor and develop CMM programmers, machine operators, and inspection personnel; conduct training across PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, CALYPSO
  • Drive continuous improvement of metrology processes through Lean methodology across receiving inspection operation

Qualifications

  • - 6+ years CMM programming experience (PC-DMIS specifically)
  • - Extensive experience performing FAI per AS9102
  • - Expert in reading/interpreting blueprints with GD&T per ASME Y14.5M
  • - Experience with receiving inspection of aerospace components
  • - Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality management systems
  • - Experience with tight-tolerance, high-value aerospace components
  • - Fluent in precision hand tools, gages, optical comparators, and surface plate work
  • - Experience documenting and tracking discrepancy/non-conformance reports
  • - Calibration management experience
  • - Demonstrated experience programming multiple Hexagon metrology platforms including bridge/gantry CMMs, ROMER Absolute Arm portable CMMs, and OPTIV M multisensor CMMs
  • - Experience developing multisensor inspection programs that combine vision, tactile, and/or laser measurement within a single measurement routine
  • - Proficiency with PolyWorks Inspector and/or ZEISS CALYPSO
  • - Experience developing and maintaining CMM program libraries, revision control, and standardized inspection documentation
  • - Experience leading, mentoring, and training CMM programmers and inspection personnel

Skills

Required:CMM programmingFirst Article Inspection (FAI)GD&T interpretationMetrology leadershipNCR/Non-conformance management
Nice to have:PPAP/quality gatesLean/continuous improvement

Benefits

  • - Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
  • - Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for Supplemental life plans
  • - 401(k) matching
  • - Paid time off
  • - Parental leave
  • - EAP and mental health support
  • - Flexible Spending Accounts
  • - Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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