Senior Quality Technician

A. B. Boyd Co.; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A. B. Boyd Co. in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring a Sr. Quality Technician (Clean Room) to inspect, test, and verify products in a controlled environment. You will support containment, documentation, and continuous improvement for current and future clean room programs.

The role requires experience with measurement tools, SPC, clean room practices, and data reporting. On-site, full-time with strong collaboration across Quality, Production, and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or related training preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing quality or a related technical role preferred.
• Experience in automotive, medical device, or clean room manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with particulate testing, cleanliness verification, or contamination control is a plus.
• Experience supporting PPAP, validation activities, and customer-specific quality requirements preferred.

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, and cleanliness testing.
• Use inspection and test equipment including Keyence systems, Instron equipment, microscopes, calipers, gauges, and other tools to verify product conformance.
• Monitor product quality during production through SPC, routine inspections, and process verification activities.
• Identify, document, and coordinate containment of nonconforming material; NCR documentation as required.
• Review and analyze inspection/test results, generate reports, and maintain logs and COAs.
• Perform LPAs, 5S verification, clean room audits, and other quality system checks.
• Support calibration activities for equipment and assist with SOPs, PPAP, validation, and other quality initiatives.

Skills

Measurement tools

SPC

GD&T

Clean room

Documentation

Excel/Office

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree / technical cert

Tools

Keyence systems

Instron equipment

Microscopes

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Clean Room Quality Technician supports customer-specific quality requirements and clean room manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for inspection, testing, process verification, and quality documentation activities to ensure compliance with internal requirements, customer specifications, and the Quality Management System.Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality Engineering, this position serves as the primary Quality resource for clean room operations, supporting issue resolution, containment activities, inspection systems, and continuous improvement initiatives for current and future clean room programs.Job ResponsibilitiesPerform 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 (such as peel, tensile, torque, dyne, particulate, and dimensional inspections).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..Position Title:Sr. Quality Technician (Clean Room)Job Type: Full-Time (onsite)Department:Quality AssuranceRev Date: 5/1/2026Plant Location:Boyd - Grand RapidsReports To: Quality ManagerSkills & CompetenciesExperience using measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical systems, microscopes, and Keyence equipmentExperience using Instron or similar testing equipment preferredWorking knowledge of SPC, Control Plans, sampling plans, and GD&TUnderstanding of clean room practices, contamination control, and required gowning / PPE expectationsStrong attention to detail with accurate documentation and recordkeeping skillsAbility to identify quality issues, support investigations, and coordinate containment activitiesProficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookGood analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skillsAbility to communicate effectively and work well with other team membersPreferred QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate degree, technical certification, or related training in Quality, Compliance, or a similar field preferredTwo or more years of experience in manufacturing quality or a related technical role preferredExperience in automotive, medical device, or clean room manufacturing environments preferredExperience with particulate testing, cleanliness verification, or contamination control is a plusExperience supporting PPAP, validation activities, and customer-specific quality requirements preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The position involves regular work in both office and production environments, with significant time spent in clean room manufacturing areas. The role will require wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), clean room gowning, and other protective equipment as designated by company policy. The position may require standing or walking for extended periods of time, as well as frequent use of hands and fingers for operating inspection equipment, handling materials, completing testing activities, and data entry. The position may require lifting objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Much of the work will involve using a computer to manage records, generate reports, and communicate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.Location is Grand Rapids, MichiganAll Job Posting LocationsGrand RapidsRemote TypeOn-SiteEEO StatementBoyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.