Mark McKinley
Warren,MI
Summary
Experienced CMM Programmer with over 20 years of experience in Aerospace and Automotive. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Quick to learn new software, machines and techniques. Excellent time management skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Freer Tool
01.2026 - Current
- Inspected incoming materials for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Conducted routine inspections of production processes to ensure adherence to quality protocols.
- Documented inspection results and communicated findings to production teams for corrective action.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control procedures and best practices for accuracy.
- Using Hand tools and Manual Brown and Sharpe CMM with CMM Manager Software
Aerspace and Automotive CMM Programmer
Ultimate Hydroforming
08.2016 - 01.2026
- Measured first and completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficient
- First Article inspection and reporting
- Gage R Reporting
- Built and maintained gage calibration system
- Generated Trend charts using QDM Software
- Constructed and ran CMM Programs
- Processed and Inspected using Zeiss Inspect for Blue Light Scanners
- Worked with Aerospace and Automotive sheet metal parts, weldings, assemblies and welded assembiles. Aerospace conventional and non-conventional machined parts.
- Developed and optimized CMM programs using PCDMIS 2015 - 2020R2 for precision measurement of hydroformed components.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance product designs through accurate dimensional analysis.
- Conducted regular maintenance and calibration of CMM equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Quality Control Technician
Offsite Manufacturing Technologies
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Determined root cause of deviations and non-conforming results and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions throughout product development process.
- Tracked and logged CPK dimensions during in-process checks
- First piece inspection
- Verified, logged and disposed of scrap materials
- Wrote and ran CMM programs written in OpenDmis
Aerospace Inspector
Chardam Gear
06.2012 - 04.2015
- Magnetic Particle Inspection, level 2 certified
- Surface Temper Inspection
- Metallurgy Lab Tech: 1+ year exp on ARS10k
- Final Inspection: Including First Article and PPAP Inspection, Blueprint reading and interpretation, GD&T. Gears, Splines, Ratchets, Clutch Teeth. Worked with tolerances as tight as .000025". Manual hand check.
- First Piece Inspection
- Pre and Post Heat Treat inspection, Rockwell HRC, HRA, 15/30/45N Testing, Brinnell HRB Testing
Worked with Hamilton Sundstrand, DSCC, Sikorsky, General Electric and Boeing machined parts.
Freelance Computer Programmer
Self Employed
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Freelance Computer Programming in Python, C, C++, Ruby
- Website construction, maintenance, hosting
Aerospace Inspector
Chardam Gear
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Magnetic Particle Inspection: 500+ hours (mostly documented), level 1 certified
- Surface Temper Inspection
- Final Inspection: Including First Article Inspection, Blueprint reading and interpretation, GD&T. Gears, Splines, Ratchets, Clutch Teeth.
- First Piece Inspection
- Pre and Post Heat Treat inspection, Rockwell HRC, HRA, 15/30/45N Testing, Worked with Hamilton Sundstrand, DSCC, parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Madison Heights, MISkills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Machine setup and calibration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Written Communication
- Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Good listening skills
- Responsible
- Computer skills
- GD&T knowledge
- PCDMIS
- Analytical skills
- PCDMIS
Personal Information
Title: CMM Programmer
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Freer Tool
01.2026 - Current
Aerspace and Automotive CMM Programmer
Ultimate Hydroforming
08.2016 - 01.2026
Quality Control Technician
Offsite Manufacturing Technologies
09.2015 - 07.2016
Aerospace Inspector
Chardam Gear
06.2012 - 04.2015
Freelance Computer Programmer
Self Employed
07.2007 - 07.2012
Aerospace Inspector
Chardam Gear
06.2005 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Madison High School