IATF Quality Engineer | Automotive Manufacturing

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Michigan is seeking an IATF Quality Engineer for opportunities in the Whitehall area, within Muskegon County. The role focuses on IATF 16949/ISO 9001 quality systems in automotive-related manufacturing.

Responsibilities align with customer quality, root-cause analysis, control plans, and audit support. Salary ranges from $78,000 to $112,000 USD annually, with experience-based adjustments.

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 using 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret dimensional requirements.

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

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers in Michigan is seeking an IATF Quality Engineer for opportunities in the Whitehall area, within Muskegon County. The role focuses on IATF 16949/ISO 9001 quality systems in automotive-related manufacturing.

Responsibilities align with customer quality, root-cause analysis, control plans, and audit support. Salary ranges from $78,000 to $112,000 USD annually, with experience-based adjustments.