Quality Technician

Quality Technician – Lead Quality on the Floor – Drive excellence, make an impact

VRC Engineered Solutions is looking for a hands‑on, detail‑driven Quality Technician III to take ownership of our internal RMA process and drive production quality excellence on the manufacturing floor. If you’re energized by solving problems in real time, partnering directly with operators and supervisors, and improving product quality through strong floor presence—this is your next career move.

This is a senior-level quality role where you’ll influence processes, training, audit readiness, and overall quality culture. Your work will directly impact customer satisfaction, internal efficiency, and the performance of our plant operations.

 What’s in it for you?
✔ Competitive pay
✔ Excellent benefits (health, dental, vision)
✔ 401(k) with company match
✔ Paid vacation & holidays
✔ Professional development opportunities

As the Quality Technician you will:

• Own and manage the internal RMA process, including receipt, verification, segregation, tracking, and disposition of returned product.


• Coordinate containment actions and oversee rework/sorting activities to ensure conformance to instructions and acceptance criteria; verify and document results.


• Maintain complete, accurate RMA documentation, including inspection findings, defect data, rework verification, scrap disposition, and traceability.


• Coordinate specialized in‑house inspections and recommend improvements to overall quality performance.


• Support in‑process inspections per control plans/work instructions and ensure proper documentation and inspection frequencies.


• Assist with first-piece/first-article approvals, job start-ups, and changeovers; escalate quality concerns and support containment efforts.


• Contribute to production quality initiatives including operator training (defect recognition, inspection technique), SPC data collection, and reaction plan adherence.


• Support audit readiness for ISO 9001; exposure to IATF 16949 and ISO 13485 preferred. Participate in layered process audits and product audits.


• Provide backup quality coverage across 1st and 2nd shift as needed.


• Interact with customers as needed for RMA clarification or quality concerns; occasional local travel may be required.

Job Skills Requirements

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001; experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 13485 is a plus.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.


• Proficiency with measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, visual inspection aids.


• Strong organizational skills, documentation accuracy, communication abilities, and the capability to coach shop-floor quality behaviors.


• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); IQMS experience preferred

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED required; Associate degree, technical training, or certification preferred.


• 3–5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment (plastics injection molding preferred), or equivalent combination of education and training.

Work Environment

• This position is based onsite at the Milwaukee (Parkland) plastics manufacturing plant.

 About Us
VRC Engineered Solutions is a leading provider of custom-engineered molded products and sealing solutions, serving diverse industries including automotive, industrial, marine, and healthcare. With decades of expertise and multiple facilities across Wisconsin and Illinois, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Our mission is to combine engineering excellence with customer-focused service to create products that power everyday applications and improve lives. Learn more at https://www.vrc-es.com.

VRC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer