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 in CMM 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, 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 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 with PolyWorks Inspector.
- 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
