Quality Lab Lead: Metrology & Lab Operations

Sportech, Inc.; Elk River, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Sportech Learning Academy

Job summary

Sportech in Elk River, MN seeks a Quality Lab Lead to coordinate daily lab operations and the CMM schedule, supervising technicians and staff. You will ensure policy compliance, provide training, and maintain accurate records while supporting cross-functional teams and supplier coordination.

Responsibilities include mentoring technicians, overseeing instrumentation, troubleshooting, and implementing new tooling and fixturing. Strong CMM programming and metrology experience are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred and strong technical background in measurement lab operations or quality systems.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills are required.
• 3+ years’ experience with CMMs and metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 evaluation
• Maintain measuring software and training
• Resolve quality issues and provide technical support to lab staff
• Coordinate measuring machine operations to ensure dimensional inspection accuracy
• Work with cross-functional teams and suppliers to meet quality expectations
• Maintain records of training activities
• Research and implement new tooling, equipment and fixturing needs for labs
• Measure with Scanner or portable CMM
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned

Skills

Lab operations

Quality documentation

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Training/mentoring

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Verisurf

CMM programming

CMM machines

Job description

Sportech in Elk River, MN seeks a Quality Lab Lead to coordinate daily lab operations and the CMM schedule, supervising technicians and staff. You will ensure policy compliance, provide training, and maintain accurate records while supporting cross-functional teams and supplier coordination.

Responsibilities include mentoring technicians, overseeing instrumentation, troubleshooting, and implementing new tooling and fixturing. Strong CMM programming and metrology experience are required.