Senior ZEISS CALYPSO CMM Programmer | Precision Metrology

Layup; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Layup is seeking a Senior CMM Programmer to establish world-class dimensional inspection practices in a fast-paced production setting. You will develop and maintain CALYPSO-based CMM programs for bridge systems, handling complex GD&T and high-reliability parts for aerospace, defense, and beyond.

You will lead metrology improvements, train operators, and collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure accurate, repeatable inspection results and compliant FAI documentation.

Qualifications

• 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 in CMM programming, dimensional inspection, or precision metrology within high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience programming and operating ZEISS CMMs using CALYPSO, including complex alignments, PCM/parameterized programming, scanning strategies, stylus management, and troubleshooting challenging measurement applications.
• Independently create production-ready CMM programs from engineering drawings and CAD models, validate results, 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, and complex freeform geometry.
• Strong understanding of CMM fundamentals, probing behavior, alignment errors, thermal influences, fixturing effects, calibration, repeatability, and measurement uncertainty.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems, AS9102 FAIs, nonconformance documentation, inspection planning, and electronic quality records.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, validate, and maintain ZEISS CALYPSO programs for bridge CMMs using tactile probing and optical/scanning technologies.
• Set up and operate ZEISS CMMs for first article, in-process, final, and investigative inspections with efficient measurement strategies.
• Interpret GD&T requirements to create accurate, production-ready inspection programs.
• Analyze results, troubleshoot measurement issues, and support root-cause investigations.
• Generate inspection reports and FAI documentation to support production and customer requirements.
• Design and improve inspection fixtures, probe configurations, and metrology workflows for accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead CMM programming best practices, troubleshooting, training, and MSA implementations.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to maintain an audit-ready metrology environment.

Skills

CMM programming

Dimensional inspection

GD&T

Metrology

Training operators

Education

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

Tools

ZEISS CALYPSO

PolyWorks Inspector

3D scanning

Job description

Layup is seeking a Senior CMM Programmer to establish world-class dimensional inspection practices in a fast-paced production setting. You will develop and maintain CALYPSO-based CMM programs for bridge systems, handling complex GD&T and high-reliability parts for aerospace, defense, and beyond.

You will lead metrology improvements, train operators, and collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure accurate, repeatable inspection results and compliant FAI documentation.