CMM Programmer II

About Ohio Ordnance Works Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is a premier firearms manufacturer providing sales, service, and support for retail, law enforcement, domestic and foreign government agencies. Since its founding in 1981, OOW has been focused on the customer, fulfilling requirements with quality product in a timely manner. OOW embraces the importance of history, using lessons learned from the past and applying them to our innovations in design and manufacturing. OOW is a fully licensed new production manufacturer of post sample machine guns as well as its own commercial line of firearms. To further aid our customers OOW provides full training services, spare parts, and ancillary items. OOW is also renowned for its repair and refurbishment of antique and collectible machine guns and other firearms. The mission of Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is to operate with excellence to supply military firearms, parts, and accessories of impeccable workmanship to law-abiding citizens of the free world. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Respect customers, team members, company policy, property, and principles. “Improvise adapt and overcome” to accomplish goals and objectives. Strive for a clear, concise, and open form of communication by practicing the principle of feedback. Provide and maintain a team-oriented culture to better accomplish goals and objectives to recognize value and develop God given gifts, talents, and temperaments. To hire, train and retain employees who demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, commitment, diligence, and self-motivation. About The Role As a CMM Programmer II at Ohio Ordnance Works Inc., you'll be joining a premier firearms manufacturer with a legacy dating back to 1981. You'll be part of a quality-focused team that ensures our products meet the highest standards for retail, law enforcement, and government agencies both domestic and foreign. This full-time position operates Monday through Thursday on first shift (10-hour days), where you'll apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced manufacturing environment across our 10-acre campus. As an experienced CMM Programmer, you will independently develop, validate, and optimize inspection programs utilizing Hexagon Coordinate Measuring Machines and PC-DMIS software. You will serve as a technical resource for Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, ensuring inspection methods accurately verify product conformance while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will help establish inspection best practices, drive measurement process improvements, and mentor junior inspection personnel. What You'll Do As a CMM Programmer II, Your Responsibilities Will Include Program, validate, troubleshoot, and optimize inspection routines using PC-DMIS software on Hexagon CMM platformsDevelop inspection strategies from engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T requirements, and customer specificationsIndependently create and maintain CMM programs for new and existing products while ensuring measurement repeatability and reproducibilityAnalyze engineering drawings and apply advanced GD&T principles to establish robust inspection methodsGenerate and maintain inspection reports, FAIRs, capability studies, and dimensional analysis documentationPerform complex dimensional inspections to verify parts meet design tolerancesSupport root cause investigations related to dimensional nonconformances and manufacturing process variationRecommend and implement improvements to inspection plans, programming methods, fixturing, and measurement techniquesDevelop and maintain standardized programming practices and documentation for inspection processesMaintain, calibrate, and update CMM equipment and softwareAssist in gauge selection, fixture development, and measurement system evaluationsSupport internal and external audits by providing inspection data, reports, and technical expertiseTrain, mentor, and provide guidance to CMM operators, inspectors, and jr. programmersAssist with customer inspections, source inspections, and technical discussionsSupport continuous improvement initiatives Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience programming and operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) in a manufacturing environment3+ years of experience utilizing PC-DMIS software for program development and inspection executionExperience programming and operating Hexagon CMM equipmentStrong understanding and practical application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standardsStrong math and problem solving skillsDemonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and customer requirementsExperience using precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, height gages, and optical measurement systemsProven ability to analyze dimensional data and generate detailed inspection reportsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to measurement and manufacturing processes Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, dimensional inspection, or metrologyAssociate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, or related fieldFormal training or certification in PC-DMIS programmingASQ certifications such as CQI, CQT, CQE, or comparable quality-related credentialsExperience supporting government, defense, aerospace, automotive, or firearms manufacturing programsKnowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and measurement system analysis (MSA)Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other regulated quality management systemsExperience developing inspection fixtures and validating measurement methodsPrior experience mentoring junior programmers, inspectors, or techniciansKnowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Work Environment Work environment spans a 10-acre campus with six buildings, requiring frequent walking between locations in various weather conditionsPosition operates in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to noise, moving equipment, and standard industrial hazardsRole requires standing or walking for up to 90% of the shiftMust comply with all safety protocols including wearing required PPE in designated areasPhysical requirements include occasional bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and frequent reaching into CMM machines to handle parts, fixtures, or tooling (5-25 lbs)