Senior Clean Room Quality Specialist

Boyd Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Senior Quality Technician to support clean room operations, perform inspections, tests, and documentation, and collaborate with Production and Engineering to improve quality. You will work with Keyence, Instron, calipers, micrometers, and other tools to verify conformance and support LPAs and audits.

The role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of clean room PPE, and familiarity with SPC/ GD&T; on-site, full-time, QA-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical systems, microscopes, and Keyence equipment.
• Experience using Instron or similar testing equipment preferred
• Working knowledge of SPC, Control Plans, sampling plans, and GD&T
• Understanding of clean room practices, contamination control, and required gowning / PPE expectations
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to identify quality issues, support investigations, and coordinate containment activities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with other team members

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections in the clean room to verify product meets internal requirements, customer specifications, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Follow clean room gowning, PPE, contamination control, and housekeeping requirements to maintain a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Perform quality testing and product verification using approved methods and equipment, including mechanical, dimensional, surface, and cleanliness testing.
• Use inspection and test equipment including Keyence systems, Instron equipment, microscopes, calipers, gauges, and other approved measurement tools to verify product conformance.
• Monitor product quality during production through SPC, routine inspections, and process verification activities, and work closely with Production and Engineering to address nonconforming conditions and support corrective actions.
• Identify, document, and help coordinate containment of nonconforming material, including internal rejects, supplier issues, quarantine activities, and NCR documentation as required.
• Review and analyze inspection and test results, generate required reports, and maintain inspection logs, test reports, Certificates of Analysis (COAs), traceability records, and other required documentation in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Perform Layered Process Audits (LPAs), 5S verification, clean room audits, and other quality system checks to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Support calibration activities for clean room inspection and test equipment, assist with maintaining SOPs and work instructions, and provide support for PPAP, validation, and other quality initiatives as needed.

Skills

Measurement tools

Clean room practices

GD&T knowledge

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training in Quality

Tools

Instron equipment

Keyence equipment

Microscopes

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Boyd Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Senior Quality Technician to support clean room operations, perform inspections, tests, and documentation, and collaborate with Production and Engineering to improve quality. You will work with Keyence, Instron, calipers, micrometers, and other tools to verify conformance and support LPAs and audits.

The role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of clean room PPE, and familiarity with SPC/ GD&T; on-site, full-time, QA-focused environment.