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Quality Management Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Establish and maintain the quality management system per IATF 16949, AS9100, & ISO 9001 * Ensure that processes needed for the Quality Management System (QMS) are established, implemented, and ...

Summary The Quality Manager manages the quality department, implements and maintains the quality ... Time Management * Creative and Innovative Thinking * Development and Continual Learning * GDT ...

Summary The Quality Manager manages the quality department, implements and maintains the quality ... Time Management * Creative and Innovative Thinking * Development and Continual Learning * GDT ...

Quality Manager

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

Summary The Quality Manager manages the quality department, implements and maintains the quality ... Time Management * Creative and Innovative Thinking * Development and Continual Learning * GDT ...

Summary The Quality Manager manages the quality department, implements and maintains the quality ... Time Management * Creative and Innovative Thinking * Development and Continual Learning * GDT ...

The ideal candidate has extensive progressive quality management experience and a proven ability to improve quality performance, reduce defects, and lower cost of poor quality. They bring a strong ...

Experience with a quality management system for document control, non-conformance, CPA record keeping (Unipoint preferred) ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE ABS TEAM? We understand your time is valuable and ...

Experience with a quality management system for document control, non-conformance, CPA record keeping (Unipoint preferred) ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE ABS TEAM? We understand your time is valuable and ...

Supports the leadership of the quality team by helping implement quality management objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure key objectives are met. Helps ensure that organizational quality ...

This role is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) at Humphrey Products Company including identifying, monitoring and achieving ...

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How much do quality management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality management in Michigan is $79,356.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,400.00 and $95,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in quality management, and why are they important?

A successful Quality Management professional needs a solid understanding of quality assurance principles, process improvement methodologies, and relevant industry standards, often supported by a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with tools like Six Sigma, ISO 9001 standards, and statistical analysis software is typically required, along with certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills are vital for collaborating across departments and driving quality initiatives. These skills ensure that organizations consistently meet regulatory requirements, improve processes, and deliver high-quality products or services.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in quality management roles, and how can they be addressed?

Quality Management professionals often encounter challenges such as balancing compliance with continuous improvement, navigating resistance to change, and ensuring cross-departmental collaboration. Addressing these challenges typically involves strong communication skills, a clear understanding of regulatory standards, and the ability to foster a culture of quality throughout the organization. Regular training, proactive stakeholder engagement, and leveraging quality management tools can help overcome these obstacles and drive successful quality initiatives.

What is the difference between Quality Management vs Quality Assurance?

AspectQuality ManagementQuality Assurance
FocusOverall quality policies, processes, and continuous improvementPreventive measures to ensure quality standards are met
ResponsibilitiesDeveloping quality strategies, overseeing implementationAuditing, process checks, compliance verification
CertificationsISO 9001, Six Sigma often relevantISO 9001, Six Sigma, TQM certifications common
Work EnvironmentCross-departmental, strategic planningOperational, process-focused

While both roles aim to improve product and service quality, Quality Management involves strategic oversight and continuous improvement, whereas Quality Assurance focuses on preventing defects through process checks and compliance. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign clear responsibilities for quality initiatives.

What is quality management?

Quality management refers to the processes and procedures put in place to ensure that an organization's products or services consistently meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements. It involves planning, controlling, assuring, and improving quality at every stage of production or service delivery. Quality management often includes methodologies such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, and ISO standards, aiming to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. Effective quality management helps organizations build trust with customers and gain a competitive advantage.
What are the most commonly searched types of Quality Management jobs in Michigan? The most popular types of Quality Management jobs in Michigan are:
What are popular job titles related to Quality Management jobs in Michigan? For Quality Management jobs in Michigan, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What cities in Michigan are hiring for Quality Management jobs? Cities in Michigan with the most Quality Management job openings:
Infographic showing various Quality Management job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,356 per year, or $38.2 per hour.

$153K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 158 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Quality Manager - Onsite
Chesterfield & Troy, Michigan, United States of America
Come make the world and accelerate your success.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
STANLEY® Engineered Fastening is the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions, with a history spanning nearly 100 years. Our portfolio features industry-leading brands such as Avdel®, Integra™, Nelson®, Optima®, POP®, and Tucker®. We empower engineers in Automotive, Aerospace, and Industrial sectors with innovative products that ensure efficiency, reliability, and quality in manufacturing processes. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and creativity. Our skilled team develops, manufactures, and distributes cutting-edge fastening and joining solutions to meet modern engineering and manufacturing challenges.
The Job:
As a Quality Manager, you'll be part of our STANLEY® Engineered Fastening ("SEF") Chesterfield & Troy, MI Team working as an onsite employee.
The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing quality control procedures across the three facilities located in Chesterfield and Troy, Michigan, ensuring that all products and services consistently meet established standards by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, analyzing data, and identifying areas for improvement to maintain high quality output and customer satisfaction; they typically develop and enforce quality standards, train staff on quality procedures, and report on quality metrics to leadership.
You'll get to:
  • Establish and maintain the quality management system per IATF 16949, AS9100, & ISO 9001
  • Ensure that processes needed for the Quality Management System (QMS) are established, implemented, and maintained.
  • Responsible for conducting management review meetings.
  • Ensure the promotion and awareness of our QMS throughout the organization.
  • Plan and direct activities associated with the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality standards, processes, and work instructions.
  • Ensure customer's needs (corrective actions, 8D's, etc.) are met and addressed in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a document control system to approve, review and update all changes to critical documents within the scope of the QMS.
  • Work with management to establish quality objectives for the QMS. Establish metrics which provide objective evidence on the organization's performance. Compile data and report results.
  • Review the results of internal and external audits.
  • Must be able to recognize and perform FMEA, SPC, and root cause problem solving.
  • Work with manufacturing and other functional groups for investigations to troubleshoot customer problems/complaints, plant issues, and rejected lots/parts. Determine root cause and corrective actions and develop project plans to drive change.

The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality/Reliability).
  • Minimum of 3 years of quality management experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, willingness to obtain the certification during employment
  • Experience and knowledge of APQP, 8D, Six Sigma and Corrective Action tools
  • Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background.
  • Previous experience working with ISO 9001 standards
  • Previous experience working with ISO/TS/IATF 16949 standards
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Communication/listening skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical skills

The Details:
You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
  • Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:
We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:
  • Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
  • Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
  • Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
  • Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).
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The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00
  • This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
  • The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
  • The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
  • Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
  • Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
What You'll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Benefits & Perks
You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com. Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.
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