Advanced Quality Engineer – East Lansing Area

The Pivot Group Careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer for opportunities around East Lansing, MI. The role focuses on leading root cause analysis, developing control plans, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure product quality.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor in engineering and at least 3 years of manufacturing quality experience, with working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC. Salary range is $86,000 to $127,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer complaints and quality escapes.
• Develop and maintain control plans, FMEAs, and inspection standards for production lines.
• Run capability studies and SPC reviews to monitor process stability.
• 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 MSA efforts.
• Train production and inspection staff on quality procedures and defect recognition.
• Report quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects across the plant.

Skills

Root cause analysis

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

8D

5 Why

Fishbone analysis

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

CMM programming

GD&T interpretation

Job description

Job Description:

Advanced Quality Engineer | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 – $127,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a advanced quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the East Lansing 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 East Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Okemos, Haslett, Perry, and Laingsburg.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the East Lansing 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

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 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.

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

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

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.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Access Support Product Quality Development Root Cause Analysis ROOT Waste Assurance Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Product Development Inspection Reliability Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Suppliers Preparation Design Training Communication

Salary Package:

$ 86,000.00 – 127,000.00 (US Dollar)