IATF Quality Engineer | Automotive QA Leader

The Pivot Group Careers; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Hudsonville, MI is seeking an IATF Quality Engineer to support manufacturers in the region. The role focuses on sustaining IATF 16949 alignment, corrective actions, and supplier quality improvements.

Responsibilities include training staff on quality procedures, conducting internal and external audits, maintaining QMS, and analyzing quality metrics. The opportunity is part of a network aiming to connect qualified professionals with automotive manufacturing partners.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Root cause analysis

Tools

Minitab

CMM

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Hudsonville, MI is seeking an IATF Quality Engineer to support manufacturers in the region. The role focuses on sustaining IATF 16949 alignment, corrective actions, and supplier quality improvements.

Responsibilities include training staff on quality procedures, conducting internal and external audits, maintaining QMS, and analyzing quality metrics. The opportunity is part of a network aiming to connect qualified professionals with automotive manufacturing partners.