Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician Job Description

The Quality Technician will work on the engineering team and support engineers with non-routine engineering development activities. This role involves evaluating returned products from customers, providing expertise in inspection methods, and ensuring the correct use of metrology and calibration. The technician will support the inspection of incoming components, materials, in-process inspection of fabricated parts and assemblies, and final inspection before shipments. The Quality Technician will oversee and lead activities within the Quality Lab, ensuring proper use and calibration of measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of inspection plans for receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Lead and conduct inspections as necessary to support quality lab operations and overall operations requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to inspector staff and operations personnel regarding the correct use and care of metrological instrumentation, storage, and maintenance.
• Inspect metrology for cleanliness, status of calibration, and general good operation.
• Guide and make recommendations regarding the sourcing of new metrology and methods for ongoing improvement of technology.
• Manage rejections of material directly with the supplier, including NC and CA reporting requirements as necessary.
• Oversee calibration processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience with PPAP documentation.
• Proficiency in GD&T and reading/interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with measurement instruments such as CMMs (Mitutoyo) and/or calibration devices.
• Familiarity with ISO standards.
• First Article Inspection experience.
• Experience in documentation and records control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree in Engineering is nice to have.
• Experience with Optical Comparator is beneficial.

Work Environment

The position is based at the Kalamazoo facility, which is a satellite operation with 50-60 employees. The Quality Team consists of 2 Quality Engineers, 2 Quality Technicians, and Quality Inspectors. The role involves working in the quality lab, directly supporting the engineering team, with direction from 2 Quality Engineers. Standard work hours range from 40-45 hours per week. The company provides end-to-end contract manufacturing and assembly of medical devices and components, registered with the U.S. FDA and Health Canada. Employees receive 10 days PTO and 6 standard holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Kalamazoo,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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 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] for other accommodation options.