Quality Lead

Job Title: Quality Lab LeadJob Description

The Quality Lab Lead coordinates the daily operations of the quality laboratory and CMM schedule, performs core lab functions, and leads a team of laboratory technicians. This role assigns tasks, provides hands-on training and guidance, and ensures all team members follow established policies, procedures, and safety standards. The Quality Lab Lead oversees metrology activities, maintains measuring software and equipment, and supports cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily quality lab operations in an enclosed lab within a manufacturing environment.
• Supervise, mentor, and train lab technicians, assigning tasks and providing ongoing guidance and technical support.
• Manage the CMM schedule to ensure timely and accurate dimensional inspections.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all lab processes, quality records, and reports.
• Troubleshoot lab and metrology equipment malfunctions and coordinate necessary repairs with internal or external resources.
• Manage laboratory supplies, tooling, and instrumentation, including ordering, inventory control, and supplier or equipment evaluation.
• Maintain and update measuring software, including coordinating software updates and providing related training to lab staff.
• Oversee coordinate measuring machine (CMM) operations to ensure dimensional inspection accuracy and repeatability.
• Resolve quality issues promptly and provide technical support to lab staff and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure quality expectations are clearly understood and consistently met.
• Maintain detailed records of training activities for lab personnel.
• Research, evaluate, purchase, and implement new tooling, equipment, and fixturing solutions for the lab.
• Perform measurements using scanners and portable CMM/portable arm measuring equipment.
• Apply quality documentation and control procedures to support audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in miscellaneous projects and perform additional duties as assigned to support lab and organizational goals.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and metrology equipment.
• Strong technical and fixturing background in measurement lab operations or quality systems.
• Proficiency in quality documentation and reporting.
• Competency in dimensional inspection and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
• Hands-on experience with quality control procedures in a manufacturing or lab environment.
• Portable arm CMM programming experience.
• Experience using scanners and portable CMMs for measurement.
• Ability to use measuring tools and measuring equipment accurately and consistently.
• Experience with CMM programming and calibration activities.
• Knowledge of injection molding-related measurement or quality requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and train lab staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs.
• Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, documentation, and multiple priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree strongly preferred.
• Verisurf software knowledge preferred.
• Experience with quality documentation systems and reporting tools.
• Experience managing laboratory supplies, tooling, and instrumentation.
• Ability to evaluate and work with suppliers for equipment and tooling needs.
• Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in measurement and documentation.

Work Environment

The quality lab is located within a manufacturing setting, in an enclosed space situated on the manufacturing floor. The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with frequent interaction between lab staff, production, and cross-functional teams. Onsite amenities include a vending area, and the culture emphasizes teamwork, regular onsite engagement, and team-oriented activities. The organization celebrates events such as National Employee Appreciation Week, March Madness brackets with prizes, holiday and theme days, team lunches, and birthday celebrations, fostering a supportive and engaging workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk River, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk River, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elk River,MN.

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