CMM Inspector Technician

Toyota Racing Development USA; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Racing Development USA in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a CMM Inspector Technician to perform dimensional layout inspection of machined castings and components on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso, ensuring conformance to engineering drawings and inspection plans.

You will load and fixture parts, establish datums, apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and generate first article and in-process reports with full traceability in the quality system.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma and an AA degree or trade school in quality/metrology.
• Three years of CMM operator/programmer experience in a precision setting.
• Experience with Zeiss CMMs and Calypso software required.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional layout inspection of parts on Zeiss CMMs per plans and drawings.
• Fixture parts, verify datums, and provide feedback to improve setup clarity.
• Interpret GD&T, determine measurement methods, and disposition conforming/non-conforming parts.
• Generate reports and ensure traceability in the quality system.
• Maintain inspection lab 5S standards and support root cause analyses.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

MS Excel

communication

lab organization

Education

AA degree or completed trade school in quality/metrology

Tools

Zeiss CMMs

Calypso software

PiWeb

ERP systems

Job description

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers, and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion, and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.

TRD is looking for a highly motivated CMM Inspector Technician.

The CMM Inspector Technician is responsible for dimensional layout inspection of machined castings and components, ensuring conformance to engineering drawings, control plans, and inspection plans. Working primarily on Zeiss CMMs with Calypso software, this role establishes part alignments and fixturing, interprets and applies GD&T per ASME Y14.5, and dispositions parts as conforming or non-conforming. The role also supports Manufacturing Engineering through correlation studies, SPC analysis, and process validation, and helps maintain a clean, organized inspection lab in line with 5S standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional layout inspection of machined castings and components on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso, in accordance with published inspection plans, control plans and engineering drawings.
• Load, align and fixture parts per documented setup sheets and inspection instructions; provide feedback on instructions and setups to improve clarity and robustness of the process.
• Establish and verify part alignments, fixturing and datum schemes; select, build and qualify the appropriate probe and stylus configurations for each program.
• Interpret and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to determine the correct measurement method, evaluate results against tolerance, and disposition parts as conforming or non-conforming.
• Perform first article, in-process and final inspection; complete dimensional layout reports and record all results in the quality system with full traceability.
• Document non-conforming material, immediately communicate out-of-tolerance conditions to Machining, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, and support containment, root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Collect and analyze SPC data; generate and interpret capability studies (Cpk/Ppk), control charts and trend data, and alert production to drifting processes before parts fall out of tolerance.
• Perform required daily and periodic CMM maintenance and verification activities, including probe qualification, reference sphere and artifact checks, temperature and environmental logs, air supply checks and machine cleaning.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering with correlation studies between CMM results and shop-floor gauging, and with fixture, tooling and process validation on new or revised programs.
• Maintain a clean, organized inspection lab in accordance with 5S standards, and follow all safety, environmental and quality system requirements.

What you will bring:

• High School diploma AND an AA degree or completed trade school study in a quality, metrology, or machine manufacturing discipline.
• 3 years’ experience as a CMM operator/programmer in a highly dynamic, metric-driven, close-tolerance manufacturing environment, with responsibility for programming, inspection and gage use.
• Hands-on experience operating Zeiss CMMs with Calypso software, including the ability to create, edit and prove out programs — not operate existing programs only.
• Ability to read and understand detailed blueprints with advanced GD&T experience (ASME Y14.5).
• Competent with various forms of measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, gauge pins, go/no-go gauges, surface plate tooling, etc.).
• Working knowledge of SPC fundamentals, capability studies (Cpk/Ppk), gage calibration control and Gage R&R requirements.
• Strong, proven organizational and verbal communication skills and attention to detail, required to coordinate with machinists, engineering and supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); experience with quality data collection, calibration tracking or ERP systems; use of PiWeb for data analysis reporting or AI software.
• Overhead crane, hoist and/or forklift operation experience for loading heavy castings and fixtures; experience with gage calibration record keeping and control of measurement standards.

Physical requirements:

• Constant need to be on feet.
• Constant need to bend, stoop, reach, climb, push or pull in order to load, align, fixture and inspect parts.
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Ability to perform close visual work and fine hand manipulation of gages, styli and small part features for extended periods.

Bonus if you have:

• Strong background inspecting close-tolerance machined castings and 5-axis milled components and vendor-supplied parts.
• Zeiss Calypso programming from CAD models, including parametric/PCM programming and report template creation.
• Experience specifying or building fixturing for CMM applications.
• Direct experience with root cause analysis associated with CMM results, machine geometry, cutting tools and human performance.
• Passion for precision and efficiency.
• Experience working in and maintaining an inspection lab and shop floor with a 5S culture.