Quality Technician

Grand Rapids Chair Company; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Chair Company is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect components and finished products, collect data, and support quality initiatives on the production floor. The role involves nonconformance identification, maintaining inspection records, and assisting with corrective actions.

Typical shift is ~6 AM – 4 PM with overtime potential. You will work with tooling and production teams to ensure dimensional accuracy, fit, and aesthetic quality across GR Chair products, while adhering to

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and documentation of Quality Management System (QMS) processes, procedures, and control criteria.
• Maintain daily inspection results and quality databases.
• Conduct product tear-downs and dimensional verifications as needed.
• Perform in-line audits to verify conformance to prints and work instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis to support corrective actions.
• Inspect incoming raw components for production requirements.
• Complete final inspections of finished furniture for dimensional accuracy and aesthetics.
• Collaborate to improve GR Chair product quality and production/testing processes.
• Ensure safety by following all rules and regulations.

Job description

Hours vary each week but typically the shift is ~ 6 AM – 4 PM with ability to work overtime.

SUMMARY

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing inspections, measurements, tests, and data collection to ensure that components and finished products meet company quality standards, while supporting the day‑to‑day quality initiatives and solutions. This role plays a critical part in identifying nonconformances, maintaining inspection records, supporting root‑cause investigations, and ensuring consistent product quality throughout production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be arranged to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assist with development and documentation of Quality Management System (QMS) processes, procedures, and control criteria. System level documentation that is instrumental to organizational structure. Document, update, and maintain quality standards, visual guides, and inspection criteria to ensure consistent evaluation across all production areas. Hands on, operational documents. Maintain and enter daily inspection results into quality databases. Maintain all communication and coordination with our testing facility. Maintain document control process in accordance with GR Chair standards. Conduct product tear‑downs and dimensional verifications as needed. Perform in‑line audits of manufacturing processes and products to verify they are in accordance with the print, work instructions, or other controlled documentation. Perform root cause analysis to determine the source of customer complaints and support the operation teams and associates on implementations of corrective action. Inspect incoming raw components to ensure products meet production requirements. Inspect nonconformances to determine root cause and rework plausibility. Complete final inspections of finished furniture to verify dimensional accuracy, fit, function, and aesthetic quality. Work collaboratively to continuously improve all aspects of GR Chair product quality and production/testing processes. Work with Tooling Designers and Tool Technicians to ensure tooling and fixtures meet the expectations required to meet quality and production demands. Works safely and follows all safety rules and regulations.