Quality Lab Lead: CMM & Metrology Expert

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

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a hands-on Quality Lab Lead in Elk River, MN to oversee daily lab operations and lead a team of quality technicians. The role centers on CMM programming, metrology, and robust quality systems to improve product quality and process capability.

You will manage CMM schedules, mentor technicians, interpret drawings, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with engineering and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with CMMs and metrology.
• Experience leading or mentoring technicians.
• Strong understanding of MSA and quality control principles.
• Hands-on experience with portable arm CMMs, scanners, and measurement software.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the quality lab, ensuring inspections and measurements are completed on time.
• Manage CMM schedules to support production and customer requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and train laboratory technicians on equipment, procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform and oversee dimensional inspections using CMMs, portable arms, scanners, and other metrology tools.
• Analyze measurement data and support root cause investigations for quality issues.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and laboratory documentation.
• Troubleshoot measurement equipment and coordinate repairs, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Manage lab tooling, supplies, and instrumentation inventory.
• Support software updates, validation activities, and user training for metrology systems.
• Partner with engineering, production, and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Identify and implement improvements to lab processes, tooling, and inspection methods.

Skills

CMM programming

Metrology

Quality systems

MSA

Dimensional inspection

Leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

Tools

Verisurf

Job description

Actalent is seeking a hands-on Quality Lab Lead in Elk River, MN to oversee daily lab operations and lead a team of quality technicians. The role centers on CMM programming, metrology, and robust quality systems to improve product quality and process capability.

You will manage CMM schedules, mentor technicians, interpret drawings, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with engineering and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.