Full-Time

CMM Programmer

Posted on 10/3/2024

Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive parts manufacturing and assembly services

Automotive & Transportation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Social Impact

Junior

Holland, MI, USA

1st Shift / 6 AM- 2 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Holland, MI.

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science Degree from a 4-year college or university
  • One to two years related experience and/or training
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Advance GD&T training
  • PCDMIS Training
  • PolyWorks Training
  • Knowledge of Romer Scanning
  • Plexus
  • Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
  • Plans and directs proper layout information for all products using customer required reporting formats.
  • Operates and maintains lab and equipment including CMM, gauge certifications, and hand tool calibrations (calipers, micrometers, scales, and other measurable tools).
  • Responsible for programming and operating CMM machines.
  • Conducts process capability studies and other scientific methods to verify industrial processes, material, and products.
  • Understands and can explain the company's Quality Policy.
  • Understands job description and required tasks.
  • Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality Policy.
  • Understands the overview of Quality Management System and document architecture.
  • Understands and explain all relevant quality policies, procedures and work instructions associated with this job description.
  • Understands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation non conformances and document and/or log all non-conformity.
  • Participates in preventative actions where appropriate.
  • Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required.
  • Conducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility space.
  • Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description.
  • Participates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position.
  • Participates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activities.
  • Stops work on processes as appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.
  • Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
  • Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
  • Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
  • Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
  • Conduct part and check fixture certifications and re-certification as required. Conduct all tasks required by customer self-certification programs i.e. GP-7, Match Check, GP-3, GP-8 certification, etc.
  • Maintains housekeeping of CMM lab. Maintain equipment and report any problems with equipment.
  • Responsible for part and check fixture layout with written data which supports those parts and fixture are made to print for PPAP submission (not responsible for all tasks associated with part submission).
  • Maintain and update part layout history files.
Challenge Manufacturing

Challenge Manufacturing

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Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes for the automotive industry. The company provides automated assembly and various welding techniques, ensuring precise and efficient production of automotive components. It primarily serves Tier 1 automotive manufacturers, entering contracts to supply essential parts and assemblies. What sets Challenge Manufacturing apart from its competitors is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows employees to own shares in the company, fostering a collaborative culture and aligning employee interests with the company's success. The goal of Challenge Manufacturing is to be the leading global supplier of automotive structures while delivering value to its employee-owners, guided by core values of Safety, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

Walker, Michigan

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for EV components benefits high-precision assembly companies like Challenge Manufacturing.
  • Reshoring manufacturing to North America boosts demand for local suppliers like Challenge Manufacturing.
  • Industry 4.0 technologies enhance operational efficiency in Challenge Manufacturing's automated assembly lines.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from low-cost countries pressures Challenge Manufacturing's pricing and market share.
  • Rising raw material costs impact profitability for stamping and welding manufacturers.
  • Labor shortages increase operational costs and may delay production at Challenge Manufacturing.

What makes Challenge Manufacturing unique

  • Challenge Manufacturing specializes in high-speed progressive stamping and high-tonnage transfer processes.
  • The company offers a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its employees.
  • Challenge Manufacturing has a global presence with 12 locations in North America and Asia.

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