Quality Technician

Quality TechnicianQPS Employment Group is seeking a detail-oriented and quality-driven Quality Technician in Milwaukee, WI to support manufacturing and assembly operations for passenger rail vehicles and components. The Quality Technician is responsible for conducting inspections, verifying compliance with engineering specifications, documenting quality results, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.Quality Technician Responsibilities:Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of materials, components, assemblies, and finished productsVerify products meet engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality standardsUtilize precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, tape measures, and other inspection toolsDocument inspection findings and maintain accurate quality records and reportsIdentify, document, and communicate non-conforming materials and productsAssist with root cause investigations and corrective action activitiesWork closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issuesConduct visual and dimensional inspections throughout the manufacturing processSupport internal audits and compliance activitiesEnsure adherence to safety protocols, quality procedures, and company policiesParticipate in continuous improvement and quality enhancement initiativesRequirements for Quality Technician:High school diploma or GED required; technical education or quality-related certification preferredPrevious experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or quality inspection environmentAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specificationsExperience using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipmentStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality standardsBasic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and quality documentation systemsStrong problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility for extended periodsAbility to lift up to 50 pounds occasionallyAbility to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperaturesExperience in transportation, rail, automotive, aerospace, or heavy manufacturing industries preferredKnowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 is a plusFamiliarity with root cause analysis and corrective action processes preferredExperience with first article inspections and non-conformance reporting is a plusQPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!