Senior CMM Programmer & Inspection Specialist

Your Job Molex ADS is seeking a detail-oriented Senior 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. Schedule: Mon-Thu 7:00 AM-4:30 PM; Fri 7:00 AM-11:00 AM. Our Team You will join a quality 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 expectations. What You Will Do * 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 contamination. * Support 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. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * 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. What Will Put You Ahead * 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 specifications. * Demonstrated 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. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ). In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.