Quality Lab Supervisor

Quality Lab Lead

CMM Programming | Metrology | Dimensional Inspection | Leadership | Quality Systems | MSA | Manufacturing Quality

We're seeking a hands-on Quality Lab Lead to oversee daily laboratory operations, support dimensional inspection activities, and lead a team of quality technicians. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in CMM programming, metrology, and quality systems who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring others, and driving continuous improvement.

• Lead day-to-day operations of the quality lab, ensuring inspections and measurements are completed on time.
• Manage CMM schedules to support production and customer requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and train laboratory technicians on equipment, procedures, and quality standards.
• Perform and oversee dimensional inspections using CMMs, portable arms, scanners, and other metrology tools.
• Analyze measurement data and support root cause investigations for quality issues.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and laboratory documentation.
• Troubleshoot measurement equipment and coordinate repairs, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Manage lab tooling, supplies, and instrumentation inventory.
• Support software updates, validation activities, and user training for metrology systems.
• Partner with engineering, production, and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Identify and implement improvements to lab processes, tooling, and inspection methods.

• 3+ years of experience working with CMMs, metrology equipment, and dimensional inspection.
• Experience leading or mentoring technicians in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Strong understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and quality control principles.
• Hands-on experience with portable arm CMMs, scanners, and measurement software.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Associate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, or a related technical field.
• Experience with CMM programming and calibration.
• Experience in injection molding, plastics manufacturing, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Verisurf or similar metrology software.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and inspection equipment selection.
• Continuous improvement, process optimization, and project leadership experience.

This role works closely with production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The quality lab is a central hub supporting inspection, troubleshooting, and process improvement efforts across the facility. You'll collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams while helping drive a culture focused on accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Lead a critical quality function with direct impact on production and customer satisfaction
• Work with advanced metrology equipment, CMMs, and scanning technology
• Opportunity to mentor and develop quality technicians
• High-visibility role partnering with engineering and operations leadership
• Collaborative culture with employee appreciation events, team activities, and growth opportunities
• Strong combination of technical, leadership, and problem-solving responsibilities

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk River, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other…