Supplier Quality Technician

Supplier Quality Technician As a Supplier Quality Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of incoming materials and components. Your efforts will help prevent issues before they escalate and maintain accountability within our supplier base to meet the high standards required by our products. Responsibilities Perform receiving inspection on incoming materials and components. Identify, segregate, and disposition nonconforming materials received from suppliers. Monitor and update inspection plans in the ERP system based on engineering changes or supplier performance. Retain and archive supplier material certificates, certificates of conformance, and inspection data in accordance with procedures. Gather, review, and retain supplier PPAP deliverables. Assist in determining supplier-at-fault issues identified in production. Communicate directly with suppliers on nonconformance investigations and returns. Collect supplier performance data for ongoing monitoring. Review part specifications to define, create, and set up inspection plans. Essential Skills 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Blueprint reading skills. Experience with measurement tools, including CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine). Intermediate-level GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). Familiarity with PPAP processes. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel. Additional Skills & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in manufacturing engineering, blueprint reading, calipers, micrometre, CMM operation. Hands-on expertise in inspection, GD&T, and supplier quality systems. Experience with inspection management systems, ERP systems, and materials handling. Work Environment The role involves continuous sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking, reading, computer use, and comprehension. There is frequent problem solving, reasoning, complex information processing, and fine motor skills for manipulating tools or equipment. Expect to walk and stand for inspections with occasional decision making and intermittent lifting up to 30 lbs. The company offers significant growth opportunities, with potential to advance to a Supplier Quality Engineer role. A new private equity firm is investing considerably in the company, fostering an environment ripe for growth and development. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI. Pay and Benefits 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.