Quality Tech Lead - Second Shift
Job Description
Job Description
Quality Tech Lead – Second Shift
Location: Variety Die & Stamping Co. - Dexter, MI
At Variety Die and Stamping Co., we specialize in high-quality metal stampings and assemblies for the automotive and lawn and garden industries. Our departments include stamping presses, robotic and resistance welding, crimp/assembly, packing, quality, and tool & die.
We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Quality Technician to support our second shift quality efforts and ensure product and process integrity across operations.
The Quality Tech Lead is a critical role that works closely with the second shift leadership and production teams to ensure parts meet or exceed customer requirements and that processes are followed consistently.
Our second shift typically has 15-25 employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead second shift quality efforts across stamping, welding, crimp/assembly, and packing departments.
- Interpret and apply blueprint specifications to verify part conformance.
- Perform in-process and final inspections using a full range of measurement tools.
- Use precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, thread gauges, go/no-go gauges, and surface plates.
- Utilize quality tools including control plans, check sheets, process capability analysis, and root cause problem-solving techniques.
- Support and guide production teams with quality-related issues.
- Document and report inspection results; escalate non-conformances as needed.
- Operate and interpret results from CMM (PC DMIS, Calypso) software.
- Willingness to communicate by text/phone with Management (including quality, purchasing, and operations) as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of quality experience.
- Minimum 2 years of team lead experience.
- Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T
- Self-motivated and able to manage tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Strong knowledge of quality tools, inspection techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.
- CMM operation experience is highly desirable. PC DMIS and Calypso experience would be an additional plus.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 required, knowledge of IATF 16949 would be a plus.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Flexible educational background—technical knowledge and hands-on experience matter most.
- Experience with PLEX ERP Software would be a significant plus.
- Experience with a modern ERP Software system is required.
- Ability to learn and teach company polices, processes, procedures, and the PLEX Software.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefit plan includes Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Company paid short term/long term disability insurance and life insurance
- Annual 401k match (15% of employee contributions)
- Annual discretionary employer profit sharing 401k contribution
- A team-first environment that values safety, precision, and performance
- A stable, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on company performance
- Second shift hours (varies; typically 430pm-2am)
Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing quality career?
Apply today and help us drive quality, efficiency, and excellence on our second shift.
NOTE: We are also looking for a Production Operator/Quality Tech Back up for our Second Shift and will be considering applicants for this role as well. We expect the Operator/QC split to be approximetly 80/20 (80% Operator, 20% Quality Tech). The pay range for the Operator/Quality Tech Backup on Second Shift is $20.41-$26.07