• Sr. Quality Technician

    Actalent (Racine, WI)


    Job Title: Senior Quality Control Technician

    Job Description

    The Senior Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role within a contract job shop environment focused on sheet metal fabrication. This position involves meticulous inspection and documentation, including oversight of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) requirements. The role is integral in driving a culture of continuous improvement across quality systems and production processes, advocating for enhancements and inspiring team members to initiate positive change.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead and perform the preparation, review, and submission of PPAP and ISIR documentation for contract sheet metal jobs, ensuring all deliverables exceed customer and regulatory requirements.

    + Audit welds and fabricated parts to validate adherence to specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.

    + Mentor and train junior QC personnel, fostering a team oriented toward continuous learning and process excellence.

    + Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost savings.

    + Act as a change agent by proactively proposing, communicating, and helping implement new or improved quality procedures.

    + Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes, especially regarding PPAP/ISIR non-conformances or customer feedback.

    + Represent quality control in cross-functional teams, bringing a solutions-oriented approach to meetings with production, engineering, and management.

    + Support customer and third-party audits, ensuring all quality documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams, is accurate and up to date.

    + Maintain and improve systems for documentation, traceability, and reporting in compliance with ISO standards and specific contract customer requirements.

    Essential Skills

    + High school diploma or GED equivalent required; technical degree or relevant certifications in quality/manufacturing preferred.

    + Minimum of 5 years' experience in an ISO-certified contract job shop, with advanced expertise in sheet metal fabrication and quality systems.

    + Extensive working knowledge of PPAP and ISIR processes, including documentation, review, and direct interaction with contract customers.

    + Proficiency with advanced inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMMs, and a strong command of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.

    + Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement programs and successfully implementing process changes.

    + Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to mentor and influence cross-functional teams.

    Work Environment

    The work environment actively promotes a safety-first culture and full compliance with all safety protocols. The role supports a collaborative and respectful environment where every employee feels empowered to contribute ideas for improvement. The position requires physical activities that involve considerable use of arms, hands, fingers, legs, and whole-body movement, including lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials, and operating machinery. It involves repetitive motions and carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs frequently. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

     

    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 Racine,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.