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Actalent Quality Engineering Technician in Niles, Michigan
Job Title: Quality Engineering Technician
Job Description
The Quality Engineering Technician will develop, write, program, and debug CMM programs using Cameo and CheckMate Solidworks based on engineering drawings and specifications. Responsibilities include checking dimensions against blueprints for automated production, measuring precise glass dimensions, and programming scripts and tests within metrology software. Understanding customer specifications and processing conditions is crucial to ensure product quality. The role involves documentation tasks such as quality procedures, audits, log sheets, and SAP entries, as well as supporting internal audits, including IATF. The technician will manage quality control processes or the delivery of nonconforming products until issues are resolved.
This long-term contract position renews annually, working 24-32 hours per week. The contract exists because the company charges the work done in this role back to their customers.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
Interpret and analyze data to verify part compliance with specified tolerances and quality standards.
Collaborate with the engineering team to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
Participate in design review of prints.
Maintain accurate inspection records, including detailed measurement reports and non-conformance documentation.
Prepare and present inspection results and quality reports to management and relevant stakeholders.
Conduct incoming material, first article, in-process, and final inspections.
Direct involvement with Customer Specific Requirements, including operating within control limits/customer specifications, using hand tools when needed.
Evaluate, determine, and implement other measurement systems to meet company and customer requirements.
Conduct MSA’s on new/current measuring equipment, ensuring entry into the calibration database.
Identify unsafe acts and follow up on actions until resolved.
Perform dimensional inspections of parts and components.
Mount, install, test, and calibrate tools, attachments, fixtures, and overall CMM.
Stay updated with CMM technology and metrology software advancements.
Provide training and support on CMM operation and programming.
Ensure alignment with IATF needs.
Take an active interest in cleanliness and organization, looking for process improvements.
Perform routine maintenance and calibration of CMM equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve CMM equipment and software issues.
Coordinate with external service providers for equipment calibration and maintenance as needed.
Hard Skills
Associate’s degree
CMM experience - programming (Cameo, Solidworks, Checkmate software)
Metrology experience (SPC, GD&T, blueprint reading)
IATF16949 knowledge (automotive)
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Collaborative
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Training and support capabilities
Continuous improvement mindset
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Niles, Michigan.
Work Environment
This is a large facility (134,000 square feet) that is clean and organized. The work environment is encouraging and upbeat, with a long-tenured workforce. The role involves working 24-32 hours a week.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.