IATF Quality Engineer: Automotive Compliance & Audit Lead

The Pivot Group Careers; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Byron Center, MI is actively connecting qualified IATF Quality Engineers with manufacturing partners in the region. This posting outlines responsibilities for leading quality initiatives, managing nonconformances, and driving continuous improvement aligned with IATF 16949.

The role emphasizes review of control plans, PFMEAs, and inspections, plus collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams to sustain quality performance compliant with automotive standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality systems in automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of core quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Experience leading internal audits and supporting customer or certification audits.
• Root cause analysis skills using 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret dimensional requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross functional work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate customer complaints and production nonconformances using root cause methods.
• Write and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection standards.
• Track quality metrics such as PPM, scrap, and first pass yield and report trends.
• Support corrective and preventive action processes and verify effectiveness.
• Train production and inspection staff on quality procedures and standards.
• Work with suppliers on incoming quality issues and corrective actions.
• Maintain and update the quality management system to meet IATF 16949 requirements.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external certification and customer audits.

Skills

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Internal audits

8D

Drawing interpretation

Tools

Minitab

CMM

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Byron Center, MI is actively connecting qualified IATF Quality Engineers with manufacturing partners in the region. This posting outlines responsibilities for leading quality initiatives, managing nonconformances, and driving continuous improvement aligned with IATF 16949.

The role emphasizes review of control plans, PFMEAs, and inspections, plus collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams to sustain quality performance compliant with automotive standards.