Senior Quality Technician

Axios Professional Recruitment; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Axios Professional Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to support quality requirements and product validation. The ideal candidate will ensure that products meet quality and regulatory standards by collaborating with teams and suppliers.

With over 5 years in quality or manufacturing, strong communication skills, and experience with inspection procedures, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives and resolve quality issues effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality, inspection, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with programmable measurement equipment preferred.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Review customer prints and specifications, perform dimensional inspections.
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers to resolve PPAP-related issues.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• Compile PPAP and PSW documentation and maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

Quality management

Inspection

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

MicroVu

InSpec software

Job description

Overview

Axios Professional Recruitment is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in West Michigan to hire a Senior Quality Technician. This role supports customer quality requirements, product validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure products meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review customer prints and specifications, perform dimensional inspections, and program inspection equipment
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and domestic/international suppliers to resolve PPAP-related issues
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints involving product, logistics, and administrative concerns
• Communicate project and quality issue status updates internally and externally
• Compile PPAP and PSW documentation, including control plans, process flow diagrams, and PFMEAs
• Collect and format vendor certifications and test data to meet customer requirements
• Coordinate external lab testing, submit samples, and review results
• Develop and implement inspection methods, measurement programs, and gauge procedures
• Create and maintain Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
• Lead problem-solving efforts and conduct internal and customer-facing process audits
• Perform part inspection using MicroVu, InSpec software, and optical comparators
• Oversee disposition of nonconforming product and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Maintain regulatory documentation, including USMCA/HTS codes and chemical compliance reporting
• Support additional quality functions including training, audits, and process sign-offs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality, inspection, or manufacturing environment
• Experience with programmable measurement equipment preferred
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Experience with PPAP documentation preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Aaxios Professional Recruitment—an entirely employee-owned company—is the largest independent employer in West Michigan. Since 1988, we have connected more than 300,000 professionals with leading employers across the region. Our mission is to match people with meaningful, long-term career opportunities—not just jobs.