Quality Technician III: CMM Lead, PPAP & Calibration

MPE Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

MPE, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Quality Technician III to join our precision manufacturing team. You will lead advanced inspections, program Coordinate Measuring Machines, and resolve complex measurement issues to ensure product quality and compliant releases.

Key duties include PPAP documentation, calibration scheduling, MRB participation, audits, CAPA, and mentoring junior technicians while serving as a technical expert for audits and final product release criteria.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in quality roles, preferably in sheet metal fabrication or CNC.
• Blueprint reading and measurement tools required.
• Advanced GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced inspections and operate CMM; solve complex measurement issues.
• Prepare PPAP documents for new or critical components.
• Perform Final Article Inspections (FAI) with minimal supervision.
• Validate release criteria and sign off on final inspections.
• Oversee calibration schedules and traceability to standards.
• Lead audits, CAPA, and improvement projects.
• Mentor junior quality technicians in PPAP and problem-solving.

Skills

Quality control experience

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASQ Certified Quality Technician (preferred)

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) experience

Measurement tools

Job description

MPE, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Quality Technician III to join our precision manufacturing team. You will lead advanced inspections, program Coordinate Measuring Machines, and resolve complex measurement issues to ensure product quality and compliant releases.

Key duties include PPAP documentation, calibration scheduling, MRB participation, audits, CAPA, and mentoring junior technicians while serving as a technical expert for audits and final product release criteria.