Hands-On Quality Engineer — Precision Machining

Wisconsin Metal Tech; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Metal Tech is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance in a high‑mix precision machining environment. You will work with production, engineering, and management to ensure quality system documentation, calibration processes, and first-piece inspections are accurate and timely.

The role emphasizes reading GD&T, managing nonconforming material, and supporting customer returns and supplier quality. CMM operation knowledge is preferred and ERP/Excel experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, indicators, thread gages, height gages).
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• ERP systems and Microsoft Excel experience preferred.
• CMM operation or programming experience preferred.
• ISO and internal audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and specifications.
• Manage nonconforming material processes including containment and rework.
• Support customer returns (RMA) activities and ERP transactions.
• Support supplier quality activities including returns and issue coordination.
• Maintain calibration systems and gage tracking.
• Maintain quality records and ISO documentation.
• Develop and maintain control and inspection plans with engineering/operations.
• Operate CMM equipment; training may be available.
• Process work through required procedures and ERP systems.
• Perform incoming and first piece inspections per drawings and plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and communicate quality concerns.

Skills

Blueprint reading GD&T

Communication skills

Self-management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

CMM operation/Programming

Precision measuring equipment (CMM, micrometers, calipers)

Job description

Wisconsin Metal Tech is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance in a high‑mix precision machining environment. You will work with production, engineering, and management to ensure quality system documentation, calibration processes, and first-piece inspections are accurate and timely.

The role emphasizes reading GD&T, managing nonconforming material, and supporting customer returns and supplier quality. CMM operation knowledge is preferred and ERP/Excel experience is a plus.