Senior CMM Programmer & Inspection Specialist Molex ADS is seeking a detail-oriented CMM Programmer & Inspection Specialist to own First Article Inspections (FAI), dimensional and electrical inspection, and calibration traceability for high-reliability connector and cable assemblies. This hands-on role ensures connector performance and customer compliance while supporting continuous improvement. You will join a quality/metrology team embedded within the connector manufacturing division that partners closely with engineering, production, and customer quality. The team focuses on high-reliability interconnects where traceability, inspection rigor, and fast root-cause resolution are essential to meeting aerospace and defense customer include: Lead and execute connector-specific First Article Inspections and compile AS9102-style and customer-specific FAI packages to demonstrate product readiness. Define measurement strategies for connector geometries using GD&T, identifying critical-to-function features and ensuring inspection completeness. Operate and program metrology equipment (CMMs, portable arms, vision systems) and manage inspection fixtures, gages, and test jigs to sustain measurement integrity. Maintain calibration and traceability records in compliance with ISO 9001 / AS9100 and prepare for internal and external quality audits. Use MSA/Gage R&R and SPC data to verify measurement system capability, monitor key characteristics, and drive corrective actions when trends indicate risk. Coach and train production operators on inspection methods, gage use, IPC/WHMA-A-620 connector acceptance, and best practices to prevent FOD and root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions for connector-specific failures, escalating critical issues to engineering or customers when needed. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance inspection efficiency, test coverage, and product quality.
Qualifications include:
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years hands-on inspection/metrology experience in connector, cable assembly, or precision interconnect manufacturing (or equivalent military experience).Proficient using CMMs and inspection software (e.g., PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, PolyWorks) or programmable portable arms.
Proficiently able to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T to inspection planning.
Experience performing FAIs and preparing AS9102-style FAI packages.
Associate degree or certificate in metrology, manufacturing, inspection, electronics, or related technical field.
Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or IPC/WHMA-A-620 trainer/inspector.
Prior aerospace/defense connector inspection experience and familiarity with common connector
experience with SPC tools, MSA/Gage R&R execution, and statistical control charting.
Experience with ERP/eQMS systems, drawing revision control, and formal FAI submission workflows to customers.
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