Quality Technician

Job Title: Supplier Quality Technician

Job Description

The Supplier Quality Technician inspects incoming materials and components, identifies and contains nonconforming product, and supports supplier quality activities to ensure all supplied parts meet required standards. This role works closely with engineering, production, and suppliers to maintain robust inspection plans, accurate documentation, and consistent supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection on incoming materials and components to verify conformance to specifications and standards.
• Identify, segregate, and disposition nonconforming materials received from suppliers to prevent defective product from entering production.
• Monitor, maintain, and update inspection plans in the ERP system based on engineering changes or supplier performance trends.
• Review part specifications and drawings to define, create, and set up appropriate inspection plans and criteria.
• Retain and archive supplier material certificates, certificates of conformance, and inspection data in accordance with documented procedures.
• Gather, review, and retain supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) deliverables to support qualification and ongoing approval of supplied parts.
• Help determine supplier-at-fault issues identified in production by participating in investigations and root cause analysis.
• Communicate directly with suppliers regarding nonconformance investigations, returns, and corrective actions.
• Collect and compile supplier performance data for ongoing monitoring and reporting of quality metrics.
• Use inspection management systems and ERP tools to document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Handle materials during inspection safely and efficiently, ensuring proper identification, traceability, and storage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement in supplier quality and inspection processes.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading to interpret part drawings and specifications.
• Experience using measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Intermediate-level knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Familiarity with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) procedures and documentation.
• Experience working in an inspection or manufacturing environment with exposure to supplier quality or quality assurance activities.
• Ability to use an inspection management system to record and manage inspection data.
• Experience working with an ERP system to manage inspection plans and material status.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel for communication, data entry, and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when inspecting components and reviewing documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external suppliers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise or strong interest in developing deeper skills in inspection techniques, GD&T application, and supplier quality systems.
• Experience with materials handling in a manufacturing or quality inspection setting.
• Ability to interpret and manage supplier material certificates and certificates of conformance.
• Capability to support data-driven decision-making through collection and analysis of supplier performance metrics.
• Motivation to grow into roles with greater responsibility, such as Supplier Quality Engineer, as skills and experience develop.

Work Environment

The role operates primarily in a manufacturing and quality inspection environment that requires continuous sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking, reading, computer use, and information comprehension. The position frequently involves problem solving, reasoning, and processing complex technical information, along with fine motor skills for manipulating measurement tools and equipment. The technician regularly walks and stands to perform inspections and moves between workstations as needed. Decision making occurs on an occasional basis, particularly when assessing nonconforming materials or escalating issues. The role involves intermittent lifting of up to 30 pounds, especially when handling components and materials for inspection. The environment supports professional growth, with significant opportunities to advance into other quality roles as the organization continues to invest and expand.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $26 - $31