GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace

Lead CMM Programmer

Wilmington NC USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Siemens NXGD&TLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor").

Responsibilities

  • Write and validate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs in Modus and other languages to support the manufacturing of rotational jet engine components such as spools, disks, and blisks
  • Use sound metrology and programming methodoloy to develop repeatable, robust programs that can run without operator interaction
  • Provide routine software/hardware troubleshooting support and ensure the reliability of the CMM fleet by performing calibration activities, coordinating repairs, and completing basic maintenance

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in CMM Programming experience) + Minimum of 3 years of CMM Programming experience
  • Experience programming and running CMMs equipped with fixed analog scanning probe heads and rotary tables
  • Experience creating and manipulating 3D models in Nx (Unigraphics) or other 3D modeling software
  • Experience analyzing 2D and 3D measurement data compared to part models
  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standards
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing methods and quality principles
  • Minimum of three years creating, editing, and running Modus CMM programs on a CMM equipped with the Renishaw Revo probe head (secondarily desired is similar experience programming in PC-DMIS, NxCMM, and/or PolyWorks languages)
  • GDTP (Y14.5) Technologist or Senior level certification
  • Experience with other metrology tools such as optical comparators, surface profilometers, vision/laser metrology systems, hand tools such as micrometers/calipers, and hard gaging
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions

Nice to have

  • This position is responsible for programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and analyzing measurement data to ensure the quality of manufactured aerospace components.
  • This role requires expertise in CMM programming, extensive knowledge of GD&T, and experience with 2D and 3D drawings.
  • The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience writing programs in Modus using the Renishaw Revo probe head.
  • Additionally, experience with PC-DMIS or PolyWorks and familiarity with fixed scanning probe heads and rotary tables are a plus.
  • Familiarity with aerospace components and airfoil specifications is also desired.

Compensation

  • GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Equal opportunity

  • GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor").
  • GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

This listing is sourced directly from GE Aerospace's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.