Senior CMM Programmer

Layup Parts; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental

Equity Option Grants

401k plan

Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO + 9 Fed.H

Job summary

Layup Parts is seeking a Senior CMM Programmer to advance precision metrology in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Huntington Beach. You will develop CALYPSO programs for bridge CMMs, set up inspections, and ensure GD&T compliance across complex parts and assemblies.

You will lead alignment strategies, fixture designs, MSA, and train operators while partnering with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to maintain an audit-ready metrology environment and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in CMM programming and dimensional inspection in high-reliability manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Quality or equivalent hands-on metrology experience.
• Proficiency programming and operating ZEISS CMMs using CALYPSO with complex alignments.
• Ability to create production-ready CMM programs from drawings and CAD models and train operators.
• Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5) and understanding of metrology fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, validate, and maintain ZEISS CALYPSO programs for bridge CMMs.
• Set up ZEISS CMMs for first article, in-process, final inspections and create strategies.
• Interpret drawings, CAD models, and GD&T to create accurate inspection programs.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot issues, support root cause investigations.
• Generate inspection reports and FAI documentation.
• Design and improve inspection fixtures and metrology workflows.
• Lead CMM programming best practices and train operators.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering to sustain audit-ready metrology.

Skills

CMM programming

Dimensional inspection

GD&T interpretation

Reading drawings & CAD models

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace/Quality/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ZEISS CALYPSO

ZEISS VAST

PolyWorks Inspector

3D scanning

Job description

At Layup Parts,we'redeveloping the technology that will build the future.

We're a manufacturing technology company replacing months of lead time with days, using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems built for speed. Our customers are inventing what's next, in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. To keep up with them, manufacturing has to change. That's what we're building.

Our customers are developing tomorrow’s high-tech products, and we are building the technology, automation, and manufacturing systems that accelerate their success.We’relooking for a Senior CMM Programmer who is passionate about precision and excited toestablishworld-class dimensional inspection practices in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, optimize, validate, and maintain ZEISS CALYPSO programs for bridge CMMs using tactile probing and optical/scanning technologies to inspect composite parts, machined components, tooling, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Set up and operate ZEISS CMMs for first article, in-process, final, and investigative inspections while creating efficient measurement strategies, alignments, stylus configurations, and collision-free inspection routines.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and complex GD&T requirements (ASME Y14.5) to create accurate, repeatable, production-ready inspection programs.
• Analyze dimensional inspection results, troubleshoot measurement and fixturing issues, distinguish measurement-system variation from true product nonconformance, and support root cause investigations.
• Generate inspection reports, dimensional data packages, ballooned drawings, and AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation to support production and customer requirements.
• Design and improve inspection fixtures, probe configurations, and metrology workflows to increase accuracy, repeatability, and inspection efficiency.
• Lead CMM programming best practices by supporting troubleshooting, standardization, training, measurement system analysis (MSA), and implementation of advanced metrology technologies such as PolyWorks and 3D scanning.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to support inspection planning, calibration, audits, nonconformance investigations, continuous improvement, and maintenance of an organized, audit-ready metrology environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Be awesome. Be the kind of person you want to work with!
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Quality, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience in advanced CMM programming and metrology).
• 8+ years of progressive experience inCMM programming, dimensional inspection, or precision metrology within aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or another high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Experience programming and operating ZEISS CMMs using CALYPSO, including complex alignments, PCM/parameterized programming, scanning strategies, stylus management, and troubleshooting challenging measurement applications.
• Demonstrated ability to independently create production-ready CMM programs from engineering drawings and CAD models, prove out programs safely,validateresults, and train operators on repeatable execution.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and advanced GD&T, including profile, position, runout, datum reference frames, composite tolerancing strategies, and complex freeform geometry.
• Strong understanding of CMM fundamentals, probing behavior, cosine and alignment errors, thermal influences, fixturing effects, calibration, repeatability, measurement uncertainty, and good metrology practices.
• Working knowledge ofAS9100 quality systems, AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs), nonconformance documentation, inspection planning, and electronic quality records.

Bonus Points:

• ZEISS CALYPSO advanced training or certification, ZEISS application experience, or experience supporting ZEISS CMM installations, upgrades, relocations, or acceptance testing.
• Experience with ZEISS VAST scanning probes, RDS articulating probe systems, XXT sensors, optical sensors, rotary tables, or offline CALYPSO programming.
• Experience withPolyWorksInspector.
• Experience with 3D scanning, laser trackers, portable arms, structured-light systems, or point-cloud inspection for composite tooling and large freeform surfaces.
• Experience working with composite parts.

Physical Work Requirements:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production and metrology environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be capable of lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying on a production floor.
• Must be comfortable working around production equipment, fixtures, tooling, and large or awkward aerospace components while following applicable safety procedures.

$120,000 - $145,000 a year

Final compensation is based on your experience, skills, and what you bring to the table.

• Full Benefits Package:Medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance
• Equity Option Grants
• 401k plan
• Paid Time Off:Unlimited PTO + 9 Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity

Layup is an equal-opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair ChanceInitiativefor Hiring Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green cardholder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.