Quality Lab Lead

Sportech; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportech in Elk River, MN is a rapidly growing company seeking a Quality Lab Lead to coordinate daily lab operations and the CMM schedule, supervising technicians and staff. The role requires ensuring policy compliance, training, and safety standards across the lab.

You will manage documentation, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate with suppliers to maintain quality. The position emphasizes strong communication, experiences with CMMs, Metrology, and Verisurf knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate degree strongly preferred.
• Strong technical & fixturing background in measurement lab operations or quality systems.
• Proficiency in quality documentation and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 3+ years’ experience with CMMs and metrology equipment.
• Portable Arm CMM programming experience.
• Competency in dimensional inspection, MSA, and quality control procedures.
• Verisurf knowledge preferred.
• Scanning knowledge and reverse engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train Lab Technicians.
• Oversee daily lab operations.
• Manage CMM schedule.
• Ensure accurate documentation of lab processes and records.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Manage laboratory supplies and instrumentation, including ordering.
• Maintain measuring software including updates and training.
• Resolve quality issues and provide technical support to lab staff.
• Overseeing coordinate measuring machine operations, ensuring dimensional inspection accuracy.
• Work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Maintain detailed records of training activities.
• Research, purchase and implement new tooling, equipment and fixturing needs for the labs.
• Measure with Scanner or portable CMM.
• Miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

CMMs & metrology

Portable Arm CMM

Dimensional inspection

MSA knowledge

Quality documentation

Verisurf knowledge

Reverse engineering

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Verisurf

Measuring software

Job description

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech.

Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is $32.00 - $38.50 per hour. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

As the Quality Lab Lead, you coordinate the daily operations of the lab and CMM Schedule, supervising the work of laboratory technicians and other staff. This includes assigning tasks, providing training and guidance, and ensuring that all team members adhere to policy, procedures and safety standards

Essential Job Functions

• Mentor and Train Lab Technicians
• Oversee daily lab operations
• Manage CMM schedule
• Insure accurate documentation of lab process and records
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate necessary repairs
• Manage laboratory supplies and instrumentation, including ordering and supplier or equipment evaluation
• Maintain measuring Software including updates and training
• Resolve quality issues and provide technical support to lab staff
• Overseeing coordinate measuring machine operations, ensuring dimensional inspection accuracy
• Work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure quality expectations are met
• Maintain detailed records of training activities
• Research, purchase and implement new tooling, equipment and fixturing needs for the labs.
• Measure with Scanner or portable CMM
• Miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree strongly preferred
• Strong technical & fixturing background in measurement lab operations or quality systems.
• Proficiency in quality documentation and Reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 3+ years’ experience with CMMs and metrology equipment
• Portable Arm CMM Programing experience
• Competency in dimensional inspection, MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis), and quality control procedures
• Verisurf Knowledge preferred
• Scanning knowledge and Reverse Engineering experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to use hands and fingers for precise measurement and inspection activities.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods performing programming, reporting, and data analysis.
• Ability to consistently wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and laboratory environment with varying temperatures, humidity, and noise levels.