Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Metrology NWI Aerostructures

Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Metrology

Location: Nashville, TN
Company: NWI Nashville, LLC
Status: Full-time, on-site

Position Summary

This Manufacturing Engineer with have a focus specializing in CNC machining and in-process metrology to support precision part production. This role focuses on integrating on-machine measurement systems, particularly Hexagon solutions, to improve quality, reduce scrap, and enable real-time process control. This position will work at the intersection of machining, inspection, and data analysis, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances while optimizing cycle time and throughput. This will be a continuous improvement position to enable a data loop from machine results to NC programming to improve first pass yield of all parts.

Key Responsibilities

CNC Machining & Process Development

• Develop, optimize, and validate on machine metrology process for milling operations

• Collaborate with programmers, machinists, and Quality Engineers to integrate probing, laser scanning, and panametrics cycles into machining workflows

• Improve machining processes using data-driven feedback from in-process measurements

In-Process Metrology (Primary Focus)

• Implement and maintain on-machine probing systems using Hexagon AB technologies (e.g., probes, sensors, software)

• Program and troubleshoot measurement routines using tools like PC-DMIS and machine-integrated probing cycles

• Capture critical feature data during machining (dimensions, position, form, etc.)

• Establish closed-loop machining processes using real-time measurement feedback

Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Define inspection strategies for in-process and final verification

• Interpret GD&T and ensure compliance with engineering drawings

• Support root cause analysis for nonconformances using measurement data

• Coordinate with quality teams to ensure alignment between CMM and on-machine inspection

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze measurement data trends to improve process capability (Cp, Cpk)

• Develop dashboards or reports to monitor key quality metrics

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variation and scrap

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience (milling preferred)

• Hands-on experience with on-machine probing and metrology systems

• Proficiency with PC-DMIS or similar metrology software

• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hexagon AB metrology solutions (e.g., probing systems, CMM integration)

• Familiarity with CAD/CAM tools (e.g., Catia, Siemens NX, Mastercam)

• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis

• Experience with deployment of on machine metrology solutions in an aerospace environment

• Exposure to automation and Industry 4.0 concepts

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