Metrology Programming Manager

u003ch1u003eMetrology Programming Manageru003c/h1u003eu003cdivu003eBuffalo, NYu003cbru003e105-130K + Bonus + Paid Relocation + Full Benefitsu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cpu003eThe u003cstrongu003eMetrology Programming Manageru003c/strongu003e will lead and manage the team of Inspection Equipment Programmers within the Machine Shop. This role is critical for partnering with cross-functional teams to set and drive standards and objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, ensuring the reliable, on-time delivery of quality parts to our customers. This manager is expected to drive continuous improvement within the metrology programming processes.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eAs the Metrology Programming Manager, you will:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eLead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports, including inspection programmers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eServe as a key member of the manufacturing quality leadership team, collaborating closely with the Inspection Manager and Process Quality Engineering (PQE) Manager.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eChampion and foster a culture of collaboration, results-based operational excellence, customer orientation, quality awareness, process orientation, and safety.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSuccessfully lead and support shop floor change projects and product transition projects.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDevelop and implement tactical plans, in partnership with cross-functional teams, to achieve operational objectives for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDrive a continuous improvement mindset and enact lean manufacturing strategies, with a focus on implementing process and programming improvements.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eStandardize programming techniques and inspection toolsu003c/strongu003e to significantly reduce programming time.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIdentify opportunities to u003cstrongu003e 'lean out 'u003c/strongu003e processes, including optimizing inspection equipment and inspection work holding techniques.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAnticipate future inspection issues or constraints and proactively develop plans to avoid them.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFacilitate the resolution of all issues that may impact quality, cost, delivery, and safety objectives.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnsure adherence to company systems and procedures within the inspection programming function.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnsure relevant, accurate, and timely communication and reports are delivered to and acquired from stakeholders.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCoordinate functions to ensure all required support services are effectively and efficiently planned, provided, and utilized.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCollaborate with the cross-functional staff while embodying the company's Culture and Values.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch2u003eRequired Qualificationsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eExperience:u003c/strongu003e 5+ years of relevant experience in a machine shop environment, with progressive levels of accountability and responsibility.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eManagement:u003c/strongu003e 5+ years of proven management experience, including:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDemonstrated capability in leading, developing, and coaching high-performing teams.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEffectively leading teams through organizational changes.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTechnical Skills:u003c/strongu003e A strong working knowledge of u003cstrongu003eCMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines)u003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003eAutomated Inspection equipment.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eContinuous Improvement:u003c/strongu003e A proven track record of enacting lean manufacturing strategies and implementing process/programming improvements.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCommunication:u003c/strongu003e Excellent written and verbal communication skills.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003ePreferred Qualificationu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with u003cstrongu003eZeiss CMMu003c/strongu003e equipment.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e ', 'location ': 'Buffalo, NY ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'CA168-2750705

Created: 2025-12-17