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Job Title: Sr. Quality Control Technician

Job Description

The Sr. Quality Control (QC) Technician plays a crucial role in our contract job shop environment, focusing on sheet metal fabrication. This high-level position is responsible for meticulous inspection and documentation, including the oversight of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) requirements. The role involves driving continuous improvement across quality systems and production processes, as well as advocating for process enhancements and inspiring team members to initiate positive changes.

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, validating 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—proactively propose, communicate, and help implement new or improved quality procedures; encourage others to voice insights, observations, and concerns to enhance workflow and product quality.

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

+ Represent QC 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 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 (calipers, micrometers, 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.

+ Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about driving positive change for organizational success.

Work Environment

The work environment actively promotes a safety-first culture and full compliance with all safety protocols. It supports a collaborative, respectful environment where every employee feels empowered to contribute ideas for improvement. Employees are expected to lead by example in ethical conduct, teamwork, and pursuit of operational excellence. Physical demands include activities requiring significant use of arms, hands, fingers, legs, and the whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and operating machinery. The role requires repetitive motions and the ability to carry and lift up to 50lbs frequently. Specific vision abilities needed 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 Sep 19, 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.