Advanced Quality Engineer - Caledonia Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Caledonia Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Michigan is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to join manufacturing-focused roles around Caledonia. This position offers a salary range of $82,000 to $122,000 depending on experience and requires strong quality tools experience including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.

Responsibilities include audits, PPAP coordination, root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement across production lines.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Experience with 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 QM systems.
• Strong written and verbal cross-functional communication.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PPAP submissions and new product launches with engineering and suppliers.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits and close findings.
• Support Gage R&R studies and MSA.
• Train production and inspection staff on quality procedures and defect recognition.
• Report quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Lead root cause analysis for customer complaints and internal quality escapes.
• Develop and maintain control plans, FMEAs, and inspection standards.
• Run capability studies and SPC reviews to monitor process stability.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

8D

5 Why

Fishbone analysis

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Gage R&R

CMM programming

GD&T

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Job Description

Advanced Quality Engineer | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $122,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as an advanced quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Caledonia area seeking experienced Advanced Quality Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Advanced Quality Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Caledonia in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ionia, Middleville, Hastings, and Lake Odessa.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Caledonia area seeking Advanced Quality Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Coordinate PPAP submissions and new product launches with engineering and suppliers.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits and track findings through closure.
• Support gage repeatability and reproducibility studies and measurement system analysis.
• Train production and inspection staff on quality procedures and defect recognition.
• Report quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects across the plant.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for customer complaints and internal quality escapes.
• Develop and maintain control plans, FMEAs, and inspection standards for production lines.
• Run capability studies and statistical process control reviews to monitor process stability.

Recommended Qualifications

• Three or more years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of core quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Experience with root cause methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross functional work.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.

Bonus Qualifications

• Auditor certification for ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
• Certified Quality Engineer or similar certification.
• Experience in automotive or aerospace supply chains.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Hands on experience with CMM programming and GD&T interpretation.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Specialist, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills

Minitab Resume Offers Lean Six Sigma Access Support Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Development Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Quality Management Assurance Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Product Development Inspection Reliability Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Suppliers Preparation Software Design Engineering Project Management Management

Salary Package

$ 82,000.00 - 122,000.00 (US Dollar)