Quality Engineer

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions; Johnson Creek (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions is seeking a quality inspector for metal machining. You will perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections and document results.

Responsibilities include calibrating calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, optical comparators, and CMM; reading GD&T drawings; maintaining FAI/PPAP records; and collaborating with engineers and machinists to resolve issues and ensure SOP compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate degree is highly preferred.
• Experience in quality control or inspection within metal machining/manufacturing.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret GD&T.
• Experience with CMM programming (Zeiss, Keyence, Mitutoyo).

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections on machined parts.
• Operate and calibrate precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, optical compactors, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Maintain detailed inspection records, compile, and submit quality documentation such as FAI reports and PPAP.
• Identify, document, and quarantine non-conforming material, participating in MRB efforts.
• Assist engineers in RCA and CAPA to reduce defects.
• Collaborate with machinists to resolve quality issues and ensure SOP compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in machine tool technology/engineering technology/quality assurance

Tools

CMM programming

Calipers and micrometers

Bore gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

• Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections on machined parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Operate and calibrate precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, optical compactors, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints, including Geometric Dimension and Tolerating (GD&T).
• Maintain detailed inspection records, compile, and submit quality documentation, such as First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and PPAP packages.
• Identify, document, and quarantine non-conforming (defective) material, participating in Material Review Board (MRB) efforts.
• Assist engineers in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to reduce defects.
• Collaborate with machinists to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. An Associate degree in a technical field (machine tool technology, engineering technology, or quality assurance) is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in quality control or inspection within a metal machining or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience with CMM programming (e.g., Zeiss, Keyence, Mitutoyo).