CMM engineer - Saurer textile

Job Description:

Company: Saurer Textile (or similar textile technology/manufacturing unit)

(Saurer is a global textile machinery and solutions provider focused on modernisation, automation, and quality manufacturing)

🧑‍🔧 Job Purpose

To lead and execute precise dimensional inspection of textile machine components using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), ensuring products meet engineering design specifications and quality standards throughout production and development stages.

📋 Key Responsibilities

📏 Measurement & Inspection

• Program, operate and maintain Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to inspect precision parts and assemblies.

• Perform first article inspection (FAI), in-process inspections, and final inspections to verify conformance to engineering drawings and tolerances.

• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD prints, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) to establish measurement routines.

🧪 Programming & Analysis

• Develop and optimize CMM programs (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, PolyWorks) for new and existing components.

• Analyze measurement data, identify dimensional deviations, and provide recommendations to design, production, and quality teams.

• Document inspection results and generate clear reports for internal review and customer audits.

📌 Quality Assurance & Process Support

• Support PPAP, APQP, FAI submissions, and compliance with ISO/IATF quality standards.

• Maintain calibration, probe qualification, fixture setup, and machine health checks.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supplier quality teams to resolve non-conformances.

• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance inspection efficiency, data accuracy, and process reliability.

🎓 Required Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, or related field.

• Proven experience (typically 2–5+ years) in CMM programming and operation in a manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with CMM software (PC-DMIS, Calypso, PolyWorks, etc.) and understanding of GD&T.

• Strong interpretation skills of engineering drawings and tolerance requirements.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

📈 Preferred Skills

• Experience in precision measurement within textile machinery, automotive parts, aerospace, or similar industries.

• Knowledge of inspection best practices, SPC techniques, and gauge R&R studies.

• Ability to support technical audits and customer quality checks.

🎯 Performance KPIs (Examples)

• Percentage of inspection programs delivered on schedule

• Reduction in non-conformance rates from CMM inspection results

• Accuracy and repeatability of inspection data

• Calibration compliance and audit readiness