Lead Quality Technician – Precision Inspection & PPAP

Actalent; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Technician to perform advanced quality assurance in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on precision inspection, GD&T, PPAP support, and ISO-related activities while collaborating with production teams to ensure customer specifications are met.

Key tasks include reading engineering prints, conducting CMM inspections, leading root-cause analyses, and driving data-driven improvements. This is a first-shift, onsite contract-to-hire opportunity in Indianapolis, IN.

Qualifications

• 14 years of hands-on inspection experience using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and related precision measuring tools.
• Strong print reading skills, including basic to mid-complexity drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T, with the ability to accurately determine and calculate measurements and tolerances.
• Strong shop math proficiency, including metric and standard conversions, fractions to decimals, tolerance calculations, and basic trigonometry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal quality control (QC) training through school or on-the-job experience.
• Manufacturing background with direct exposure to production and quality inspection activities.
• Experience using gages and inspection tools in a production or assembly environment.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and quality control principles and practices.
• Ability to work hands-on with manufacturing floor teams and effectively communicate with operators about quality requirements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when performing measurements, inspections, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on inspection of parts, assemblies, and fixtures using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Read and interpret engineering prints, including weld symbols and GD&T, to accurately determine measurements, tolerances, and inspection requirements.
• Conduct advanced dimensional inspections using CMM equipment for complex parts, assemblies, and fixtures when required.
• Support PPAP submissions and customer approval processes by preparing inspection data, documentation, and related quality records.
• Execute ISO-related quality activities, including documentation, adherence to procedures, and participation in audits as needed.
• Lead problem-solving efforts for assigned product lines by identifying quality issues, performing root cause analysis, and supporting corrective and preventive actions.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data to monitor product performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with manufacturing floor teams, answering operator questions and providing guidance on quality requirements, inspection methods, and measurement techniques.
• Verify that production parts meet specified tolerances and quality standards, and document inspection results accurately and completely.
• Support new product launches by participating in first-article inspections, capability studies, and validation of inspection methods and fixtures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer concerns and ensure that products meet customer specifications and expectations.
• Maintain inspection tools, gages, and equipment in proper working condition and ensure they are used correctly and consistently.
• Follow established quality control procedures and contribute to the development and improvement of the inspection processes and work instructions.

Skills

Inspection experience

Print reading

Shop math

High school diploma

QC training

Manufacturing background

Gages usage

QA principles

Cross-functional work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gages

CMM operation

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Technician to perform advanced quality assurance in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on precision inspection, GD&T, PPAP support, and ISO-related activities while collaborating with production teams to ensure customer specifications are met.

Key tasks include reading engineering prints, conducting CMM inspections, leading root-cause analyses, and driving data-driven improvements. This is a first-shift, onsite contract-to-hire opportunity in Indianapolis, IN.