Quality Lab Lead

Actalent; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

On-site work

Contract-to-hire

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing & Quality Lead in Elk River, MN, to direct daily operations of the quality laboratory and CMM scheduling, while providing hands-on leadership to technicians and staff.

Responsibilities include training, process documentation, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement of dimensional inspection and quality control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On-site, long-term contract-to-hire role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with CMMs in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a quality lab setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot measurement equipment and coordinate repairs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily quality lab operations and CMM scheduling.
• Supervise lab technicians and provide ongoing coaching.
• Train staff on measurement techniques and safety standards.
• Maintain documentation of lab processes and quality records.
• Oversee lab workflow and inspection task prioritization.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and arrange repairs.
• Manage lab supplies and evaluate equipment suppliers.
• Maintain measuring software and licenses.

Skills

CMMs

Measurement techniques

Troubleshooting

Training and coaching

Tools

Measuring software

Scanners

Portable CMMs

Job description

Manufacturing & Quality Lead

Day Shift | Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits

Job Description

The Manufacturing & Quality Lead coordinates the daily operations of the quality laboratory and CMM schedule, providing hands-on leadership to technicians and other staff. This role assigns work, delivers training and guidance, and ensures all team members follow established policies, procedures, and safety standards. The Quality Lead maintains accurate documentation, oversees measuring equipment and software, and drives continuous improvement in dimensional inspection and quality control processes within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the quality laboratory and manage the CMM schedule to ensure timely completion of all inspections and measurements.
• Supervise laboratory technicians and other lab staff by assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing ongoing coaching and support.
• Train and mentor lab technicians on measurement techniques, quality procedures, software use, and safety standards, and maintain detailed records of all training activities.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of lab processes, measurement results, and quality records in accordance with internal and customer requirements.
• Oversee daily lab operations, including workflow planning, prioritization of inspection tasks, and alignment with production and quality needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, coordinate necessary repairs, and minimize downtime of measuring tools, scanners, and CMM equipment.
• Manage laboratory supplies and instrumentation by monitoring inventory levels, ordering materials, and evaluating suppliers and equipment for suitability and performance.
• Maintain measuring software, including installing updates, managing licenses, and training staff on new features or changes.
• Resolve quality issues by investigating nonconformances, identifying root causes, and providing technical support and guidance to lab staff and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee coordinate measuring machine (CMM) operations to ensure dimensional inspection accuracy and adherence to measurement standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to clarify and meet quality expectations, support problem solving, and improve measurement and inspection processes.
• Research, evaluate, purchase, and implement new tooling, equipment, and fixturing to support lab capabilities and improve measurement efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform measurements using scanners or portable CMMs, including setup, programming, and execution of dimensional inspections.
• Apply quality control procedures and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) methods to ensure measurement reliability and repeatability.
• Participate in miscellaneous projects and perform additional duties as assigned to support overall quality and operational goals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must experience with CMM's to be considered.
• Experience working in a quality lab within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot measurement equipment and coordinate repairs with internal or external resources.
• Ability to research and evaluate new measurement technologies, tooling, and fixturing to improve performance.

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)

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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