Quality Technician III
Aprios · Brooklyn Park, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Aprios (industrial) in Brooklyn Park, MN. Promote 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, GD&T, ISO 13485, Injection molding
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
How this role compares
Against 20 other live quality postings in Minnesota.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (3+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 48%
- ✓ GD&T 38%
- Team leadership 38%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 33%
- ISO 9001 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Aprios
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from ApriosAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Set up and operate CMM equipment to inspect critical dimensions and complex features
- ✓Utilize precision measuring instruments including:
- ✓Calipers
- ✓Micrometers
- ✓Height Gauges
- ✓Pin Gauges
- ✓Optical Comparators
- ✓Interpret GD&T
requirements
and engineering documentation
Required
- ✓3+ years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing
- ✓Experience with precision measurement and metrology equipment
- ✓Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
- ✓Working knowledge of GD&T
- ✓Experience conducting first article and in-process inspections
- ✓Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- ✓Ability to work independently on 3rd shift
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Position Overview
Quality Technician III (CMM & Metrology) | 3rd Shift
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Shift: 3rd Shift
Pay: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour, based on experience
Join an Employee-Owned Manufacturing Leader
Aprios Custom MFG is a 100% employee-owned manufacturer committed to precision, quality, and continuous improvement. We're seeking an experienced Quality Technician III to support quality assurance activities for precision injection-molded products in a regulated manufacturing environment.
If you have experience with CMM operation, GD&T, blueprint reading, metrology, and quality inspection, we'd like to hear from you.
Quality Inspection & Metrology
- •Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on manufactured components
- •Verify product quality using engineering drawings, specifications, and customer
Production Quality Support
- •Conduct first article, first-piece, and in-process inspections
- •Monitor production quality and identify nonconforming conditions
- •Generate and support NCR documentation
- •Assist production teams with root cause analysis and corrective actions
- •Help improve inspection methods and quality processes
Quality Systems
- •Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation
- •Support ISO 13485 compliance and audit readiness activities
- •Utilize ERP/MRP systems for quality reporting and traceability
- •Promote 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred
- +CMM operation or programming experience
- +Medical device, aerospace, automotive, or plastics manufacturing experience
- +Injection molding quality experience
- +IQMS, DelmiaWorks, or ERP/MRP experience
- +ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
- +ISO 13485 experience
Why Join Aprios?
- +100% Employee-Owned Company
- +Competitive Pay
- +Comprehensive Benefits Package
- +Career Growth Opportunities
- +Stable and Growing Organization
- +Collaborative Team Environment
- +Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Product Quality