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Metrology Engineer

Mach Industries


Job Location:

Huntington Beach, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 105000 - 180000
Posted: 19 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2023 Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing innovation at speed and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

The Role

Mach Industries is seeking a Metrology Engineer to execute and improve dimensional inspection methods that provide reliable evidence for engineering manufacturing supplier and quality decisions. You will operate coordinate measuring machines and 3D inspection systems create inspection programs and reports and define which measurement method is appropriate for each feature and tolerance. This role spans Design Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supplier Quality Quality Systems and Operations. The work is hands-on and requires regular engagement with CMMs portable measurement systems point clouds inspection fixtures drawings and hardware in Huntington Beach. You will build up efforts to design a framework to bring in metrology and quality tools early in the design phase and with suppliers as we scale.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform dimensional inspections using CMMs portable measurement systems 3D scanning and other metrology equipment for development production and supplier hardware.

  • Create inspection programs measurement plans alignments reports and fixtures from engineering drawings models specifications and GD&T requirements.

  • Use PolyWorks Verisurf or comparable metrology software to compare measured data to nominal geometry evaluate features and communicate results.

  • Select measurement tools and methods based on feature type tolerance geometry accessibility material surface condition required uncertainty and intended use.

  • Develop and maintain a metrology manual that defines measurement methods equipment-selection guidance inspection practices reporting expectations and feature-specific examples.

  • Conduct measurement system analysis including Gage R&R repeatability reproducibility bias stability and method-validation activities.

  • Support source receiving in-process final first article and nonconformance inspections by producing accurate records and clear technical reports.

  • Identify measurement limitations equipment issues fixture risks and data-quality concerns before results are used to make product or process decisions.

  • Train technical users on inspection methods measurement-system use data interpretation and the appropriate application of metrology tools.

  • Introduce the use of risk tools such as FMEA to metrology and coordinate to link to production process to ensure appropriate controls

  • Up to 50% travel

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors or higher degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience

  • Relevant hands-on experience in dimensional inspection metrology quality operations manufacturing inspection or a related hardware environment; a degree is not required.

  • Experience operating CMMs portable coordinate measurement systems 3D scanners or comparable dimensional-inspection equipment.

  • Experience creating inspection programs measurement plans alignments and reports from engineering drawings models and GD&T.

  • Experience using PolyWorks Verisurf or comparable CMM scanning point-cloud or dimensional-inspection software.

  • Experience with MSA Gage R&R measurement uncertainty repeatability reproducibility or inspection-method validation.

  • Ability to interpret technical requirements and select practical measurement methods that produce reliable decision-ready evidence.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting aerospace defense propulsion automotive medical or other high-reliability hardware.

  • Experience with PC-DMIS CALYPSO CMM Manager PolyWorks Inspector Verisurf FARO or comparable metrology platforms.

  • Experience developing measurement procedures metrology standards equipment-selection matrices or technician training materials.

  • Knowledge of ISO 17025 AS9100 NIST traceability calibration requirements or other regulated measurement practices.

  • Experience supporting prototype builds supplier inspections first article inspection process capability or corrective-action investigations.

Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and training critical skills and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Machs total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance retirement plans and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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. If youd like to defend the American way of life please reach out!


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