QA Technician Lead - Quality & Process Improvement

DIELECTRIC MANUFACTURING INC; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerline Machine, a Dielectric Manufacturing Company, is seeking a QA Technician Lead to oversee inspection and measurement of finished goods. You will ensure parts meet quality standards and drive data collection for process capability.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and experience with blueprints, SPC, gauging, and CMMs. Competitive hourly wages with comprehensive benefits are offered, with first shift hours and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in the Quality Field as a Technician, Inspector, SPC Coordinator, or Quality Lead Person.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Mechanical Inspection, Blueprint reading, SPC geometric tolerancing, Autocad, gauge and calibration experience, military standards, electronic gauging, receipt inspections, machining knowledge, comparometer usage, cmm experience.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Quality minded, strong attention to detail.
• Basic math ability.
• Basic measuring ability.
• Problem identification and solution.
• Cooperation with innovation and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Use blueprints and other customer supplied data to check requirements.
• Using inspection equipment and customer supplied data ensure parts meet requirements, such as geometric tolerances.
• Inspect set-up, in process and final piece parts. Communicate discrepancies to appropriate areas.
• Gather SPC data and determine process capability.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures. Instruct operators when necessary.
• Communicate opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain all fixtures and tooling in the department.
• Completion, update and sign off job specific set-up documentation.
• Attend courses or seminars and assist on project teams when asked.
• Resolve quality issues with customers, issue RMAs, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Responsible for source inspection and customer audits.
• Train employees within the department and provide feedback to employees and management.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Basic math

Basic measuring

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

SPC GD&T

Autocad

Gauges & calibration

Military standards

Electronic gauging

Receipt inspections

Machining knowledge

Comparometer usage

CMM experience

Job description

Centerline Machine, a Dielectric Manufacturing Company, is seeking a QA Technician Lead to oversee inspection and measurement of finished goods. You will ensure parts meet quality standards and drive data collection for process capability.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and experience with blueprints, SPC, gauging, and CMMs. Competitive hourly wages with comprehensive benefits are offered, with first shift hours and growth opportunities.