Quality Technician Jobs in Michigan
Quality Technician jobs in Michigan are concentrated in automotive manufacturing, aerospace components, and precision metalworking, with demand at every level from entry-level inspection roles to senior quality systems positions. The largest hiring activity is in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where employers like General Motors, Stellantis, and Gentex Corporation have deep and sustained quality functions. The most in-demand specialties are dimensional inspection, statistical process control, and ISO 9001 documentation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary:
The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that our parts meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This role supports production by performing inspections, conducting tests, documenting results, and assisting with root cause analysis and corrective actions to maintain high quality products and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
· Perform in-process, final, and incoming inspection dimensional and break test checks on molded part, components, and assemblies.
· Verify conformance to prints, specifications, control plans, and work instructions.
· Identify quality issues, trends, and nonconformances.
· Communicate any quality or production issues with the Supervisor, Quality Technician, and Process Technician.
· Assist in giving breaks to the production team.
· Ensure the correct documentation is at workstations and initiate action to correct and prevent errors.
· Create quality alerts, deviations, work instructions, etc.
· Ensure that the team packs good parts per work instructions.
· Participate in pre-shift meetings.
· Support corrective action and continuous improvement activities as directed by the Quality Manager or leadership team.
· Cover for Quality Technicians and Dimensional Technicians when they are absent.
· Assist with containment as a team member, when workload allows.
· Must be flexible to work at other plants or sorts at customers, etc.
· Willing to work overtime and cover other shifts as needed.
· Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
· Maintain a clean and organized inspection area.
· Follow company policies and 6S standards.
· Other tasks as assigned.
Skills:
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
· Good computer skills.
· Flexible, able to multi-task while training and willing/able to train on off shifts if needed.
· Responsible, self-disciplined in personal contact and models treatment of fellow team members with dignity and respect.
· Impeccable record of attendance and punctuality.
· Excellent quality on all jobs.
· Able to provide the context for why parts must conform to established functional and cosmetic standards.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Good visual acuity and ability to distinguish minor defects.
· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
· Exhibit a “pro-company” perspective and be an advocate for MSI.
· Honest and transparent in all interactions.
Qualifications and Experience:
· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
· 90-day probationary period.
· Routinely exhibits the skills and attributes outlined in the job description.
· Has earned the trust and respect of team members.
· Previous experience in quality is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
· Ability to lift up to 40-50 pounds.
· Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements.
· Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality technician jobs across Michigan.
- Hands-on experience with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMMs
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and documentation standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
- Experience with statistical process control methods and quality data analysis
- Associate degree or technical certificate in quality, manufacturing, or a related field
- Working knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, and automotive core quality tools preferred
Quality Technician Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality technician in Michigan?
The most direct path is completing an associate degree or technical certificate in quality technology, manufacturing technology, or a related field at a Michigan community college such as Macomb Community College or Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Michigan does not require a state-issued license for quality technicians, but earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential is widely recognized by Michigan manufacturers and strengthens your application considerably.
Which companies hire quality technicians in Michigan?
Companies currently hiring quality technicians in Michigan include Ameritek, Howmet Aerospace, and TECHNIQUE, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's deep automotive and advanced manufacturing base means quality technician roles appear consistently across both large OEMs and the extensive network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operating throughout the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most quality technician jobs?
Grand Rapids, Holland, and Taylor have the most quality technician openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because it anchors the automotive industry with major OEM headquarters and a dense supplier network, while Grand Rapids draws from a strong industrial and medical device manufacturing base, and Lansing concentrates demand around large GM assembly operations and their related supply chains.
Are there remote quality technician jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical inspection of parts, equipment, and production lines, so most roles are fully on-site. About 13% of quality technician openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve quality systems documentation, supplier auditing coordination, or data analysis rather than floor-level inspection duties.
How can I get hired as a quality technician in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a production inspector or quality control associate role at a Michigan automotive supplier or contract manufacturer, where employers commonly bring in candidates without direct quality experience and train them on measurement tools and documentation. Large Michigan manufacturers like General Motors and Gentex run structured apprenticeship and co-op programs in partnership with Michigan community colleges. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential, even as a candidate, signals commitment and gives you a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to quality technician jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to quality technician jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across automotive, manufacturing, and industrial employers. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.
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