IATF Quality Engineer — Automotive | Zeeland Area

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

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is actively seeking an IATF Quality Engineer for opportunities in Zeeland, Michigan. The role focuses on maintaining IATF 16949 compliance, leading audits, and driving root cause analysis to prevent quality issues.

Hiring firms in the Zeeland area seek engineers who can interpret drawings, manage control plans and PFMEAs, and collaborate with suppliers. A strong QA background and Six Sigma familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross functional work.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Train production and inspection staff on quality procedures and standards.
• Work with suppliers on incoming quality issues and corrective actions.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Internal audits

Reading drawings

Cross-functional comms

Tools

Minitab

CMM

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is actively seeking an IATF Quality Engineer for opportunities in Zeeland, Michigan. The role focuses on maintaining IATF 16949 compliance, leading audits, and driving root cause analysis to prevent quality issues.

Hiring firms in the Zeeland area seek engineers who can interpret drawings, manage control plans and PFMEAs, and collaborate with suppliers. A strong QA background and Six Sigma familiarity are valued.