CMM Programmer

NextStar Energy (NSE) is an innovative joint venture company between LG and Stellantis. It will be Canada's first large-scale lithium-ion battery production plant when it begins production at the Twin Oaks site in Windsor, Ontario.

The manufacturing facility will have an annual targeted production capacity more than 49 gigawatt hours and will create an estimated 2,500 new jobs in Windsor and the surrounding areas.

This state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind in Canada and is being built with the goal of becoming the foremost battery hub in North America.

Production operations are planned for launch in the first quarter of 2024. Join NextStar Energy to grow your career and shape the future of Canada’s EV battery industry today.

Our stellar innovative NextStar Team offers a competitive wages and benefits package as well as an environmentally friendly workplace.

You’ll walk into a space each day where you’re valued beyond your talent, and given the tools, rewards, and opportunities to enhance your well-being and overall quality of life.

Nextstar Energy is looking for an energetic and experienced CMM Programmer / Operator. Preference will be given to those with Zeiss Calypso software experience.

However, consideration will also be given to those with extensive knowledge of CMM concepts and experience using PC-DMIS software.

In this position, you will be reporting to the Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Supervisor. As a CMM Programmer / Inspection Technician, you will be responsible for developing CMM programs, performing part inspections, and for maintaining the cleanliness of the inspection lab and CMM.

The ability to program using both CAD data and supplier or customer-supplied prints with specific datum, GD&T, and tolerance requirements is required.

The successful applicant must be able to work in a time sensitive environment and meet customer demands as necessary.

This is a full-time position - requiring 40 hours a week with overtime as required. Split day / afternoon shift rotation with some overlap may also be required.

Key Responsibilities

• To verify the dimensional accuracy of subtler component parts to CAD data, and / or tool / part print specifications.
• Setup and program a wide variety of parts on a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM),
• Create setup inspection procedures to ensure the continued conformance of product to specifications and standards
• Perform Gage R&R studies on various tools and perform capability studies on new parts (collect and analyze data).
• Perform conventional measuring, using a variety of measuring tools to include but not limited to micrometers, Vernier calipers, and height gages.
• Work closely with Engineering on new product introduction to ensure best-practices are implemented early.
• Identify potential quality issues.
• Collaborate with production and support employees to find the root cause of quality issues and implement effective solutions.
• Prepare inspection reports for internal and external use
• Report results to relevant departments
• Effectively maintain and update ISO 17025 : 2017 Standards and help with transition as required

Education and Experience

• Experience working with Zeiss Calypso and / or Mitutoyo PC-DMIS software
• CQT (Certified Quality Technician) or Technical College / Post-secondary education particularly an asset if in manufacturing / mechanical engineering field
• CMM and / or CNC programming (3 5 years) operational experience in ISO 17025 automotive or similar work environment).
• Experience with calibrating checking fixtures for a wide variety of parts.
• Fixture and gauge knowledge an asset
• Microsoft Office suite of software
• Experience in CAD software
• Knowledge of basic calibration (recall) system and quality audit experience

Key Competencies

• Strong working knowledge and experience reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of SPC.
• Able to work independently on problem resolution.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Good attitude. Willing to learn. Team oriented.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and stay on schedule
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, fluent in English reading, writing and verbal communication
• Flexible with hours of work - able to work multi-shifts for short term
• A bright, ambitious individual with relevant background in the automotive industry
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Sound knowledge of ISO 17025 / ISO 9000 procedures
• Internal Audit experience
• Fully competent in the use of tools and gauges to inspect machined and molded parts and features

Thank you for your interest in our company and the opportunity to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you better!

NextStar Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.