Quality Control Programmer

Quality Control Programmer

Composed of Chromalox,Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical ThermalSolutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating andtemperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems,heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

Durex Industries hasover 40 years' expertise in the thermal control business. A trusted customthermal solutions supplier and engineering design partner for customers acrossa range of industry sectors, it also offers engineering, manufacturing, testingand laboratory and quality assurance services.

Durex servesbusinesses in sectors including process industries, life sciences, plasticsprocessing, food and packaging, aerospace, defense, and security. Itsinnovative bespoke solutions - such as retrofitting heating elements to preventoutdoor beverage dispensers from failing in low temperatures and custom-madecirculation heaters to heat fuel in large ship engines.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to ourcustomers and the world!

The Role:

As the Quality Control Programmer, you will join our Durex Industries and support...The CMMProgrammer is responsible for writing, developing, and optimizing inspectionprograms for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to validate complex machinedparts, thermal assemblies, and raw materials. Working closely with QualityEngineers, Machinists, and Production teams, this role ensures strictcompliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, GD&Tstandards, and ISO 9001 quality requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Create, test, and maintain automated CMM inspection programs using 3D CAD models and 2D engineering prints.

• Design, select, and assemble custom inspection holding fixtures and styli configurations for diverse component geometries.

• Perform initial dry runs to ensure offline/online CMM programs operate safely and efficiently without probe collisions.

Dimensional Inspection & Data Analysis:

• Execute First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product layouts per customer and internal requirements.

• Interpret complex engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications to verify part conformance.

• Analyze measurement data, generate non-conformance reports, and collaborate with CNC machining and engineering teams to resolve dimensional off-spec trends.

Calibration & Quality Support:

• Maintain calibration schedules, qualification records, and proper operating conditions for CMM equipment and precision hand tools (micrometers, calipers, gage pins, height gages).

• Support Material Review Board activities by evaluating rejected parts and determining accurate disposition data.

• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analyses and Statistical Process Control implementation across manufacturing cells.

• Train and mentor CMMoperators on daily program execution, probe calibration, and measurementbest practices.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in offline/online CMM programming within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment (thermal, aerospace, industrial equipment, or precision metal fabrication preferred).

• Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced proficiency in major CMM software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Zeiss CALYPSO, MCOSMOS, or PolyWorks).

• Expert knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and blueprint interpretation.

• Strong familiarity with precision hand metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, optical comparators).

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required;

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Technology, or related technical field preferred.

Soft Skills & Physical Demands:

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with floor operators, quality engineers, and management.

• Ability to lift up to 30-35 lbs as required during fixture setup and component handling.

Pay Range $ 32.00 - 38.00 an hour

At Durex Industries, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Durex Industries is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.