Quality Auditor Jobs in Michigan
Quality Auditor jobs in Michigan are consistently active, driven by the state's deep manufacturing base in automotive, medical devices, and aerospace, with openings at every level from entry-level inspector to senior quality systems manager. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like General Motors, Gentex, and Stryker maintain significant quality operations. The most in-demand specialties are supplier quality, ISO 9001 systems auditing, and automotive core tools such as APQP and PPAP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position is responsible for performing Delegated Product Release Verification (DPRV/DQR) in support of customer self-release programs. The Quality Auditor will serve as a customer-authorized release representative, ensuring all products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements prior to shipment.
This position sits in Warren, MI and will report to the Quality Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform product verification and release as a delegated representative under customer self-release programs
- Interpret and validate:
- Engineering drawings
- Specifications
- Process requirements
- Ensure compliance with:
- Customer requirements (PWC, Rolls-Royce, GE)
- Internal quality procedures
- Maintain certification under AS13001 (DPVR/DQR)
- Review manufacturing records for completeness and accuracy
- Interface with customers regarding product acceptance and quality issues
- Support audits related to delegated release programs
- Participate in root cause and corrective action for product nonconformance
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required; An associate degree is desirable
- 5 + years of equivalent experience in a Quality Inspection / Auditor role.
- AS13001 Certification Common Training for DPVR
- Experience working with ISO 9001 & AS 9100, Aerospace OEM Customer-Specific Requirements.
- Must have experience using Microsoft Office. Focus on Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
- Experience interfacing with internal customers, external customers, and external third-party auditors.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills.
- Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience (Preferred).
- Automotive quality core tools including root cause analysis and problem solving.
- Must have a valid US Passport
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
This position is responsible for performing Delegated Product Release Verification (DPRV/DQR) in support of customer self-release programs. The Quality Auditor will serve as a customer-authorized release representative, ensuring all products meet engineering, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements prior to shipment.
This position sits in Warren, MI and will report to the Quality Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform product verification and release as a delegated representative under customer self-release programs
- Interpret and validate:
- Engineering drawings
- Specifications
- Process requirements
- Ensure compliance with:
- Customer requirements (PWC, Rolls-Royce, GE)
- Internal quality procedures
- Maintain certification under AS13001 (DPVR/DQR)
- Review manufacturing records for completeness and accuracy
- Interface with customers regarding product acceptance and quality issues
- Support audits related to delegated release programs
- Participate in root cause and corrective action for product nonconformance
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required; An associate degree is desirable
- 5 + years of equivalent experience in a Quality Inspection / Auditor role.
- AS13001 Certification Common Training for DPVR
- Experience working with ISO 9001 & AS 9100, Aerospace OEM Customer-Specific Requirements.
- Must have experience using Microsoft Office. Focus on Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
- Experience interfacing with internal customers, external customers, and external third-party auditors.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills.
- Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) experience (Preferred).
- Automotive quality core tools including root cause analysis and problem solving.
- Must have a valid US Passport
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality auditor jobs across Michigan.
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) credential preferred or required by most Michigan employers
- Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality management systems
- Proficiency in automotive core tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrated ability to conduct internal and supplier audits and write nonconformance reports
- Familiarity with statistical process control methods and quality data analysis software
Quality Auditor Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality auditor in Michigan?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field, then pursuing the Certified Quality Auditor credential from the American Society for Quality. Michigan does not require a state-issued license specific to quality auditors, but ASQ certification is the recognized industry standard here. Most Michigan employers in automotive and medical device manufacturing treat the CQA as a baseline requirement for auditor roles.
Which companies hire quality auditors in Michigan?
Employers hiring quality auditors in Michigan right now include MMI Engineered Solutions, US Farathane, and ND Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and medical device manufacturers means quality auditor demand is spread across a wide range of large, established operations throughout the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most quality auditor jobs?
Saline, Warren, and Kalamazoo are the Michigan cities with the most quality auditor openings. Detroit and its surrounding metro generate the bulk of postings because of the density of automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in that region, while Grand Rapids draws demand from its medical device and advanced manufacturing employers, and Lansing reflects steady hiring from mid-size automotive and government-adjacent operations.
Are there remote quality auditor jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality auditing is largely a hands-on, on-site role requiring physical inspection of processes, equipment, and documentation at a facility. About 0% of quality auditor openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be supplier quality roles involving document review, audit scheduling, or second-party audit coordination rather than floor-level inspection work.
How can I get hired as a quality auditor in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a quality technician or quality inspector role at a Michigan automotive supplier or medical device manufacturer, where you build floor-level inspection experience before moving into auditing. Large employers such as General Motors and Stryker regularly onboard associates through structured quality development programs. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential before applying gives candidates a clear edge over others without direct auditing experience.
Where can I find and apply to quality auditor jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to quality auditor jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across automotive, medical device, aerospace, and general manufacturing employers. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly through the listings.
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