IATF Quality Engineer – Holt Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Delhi Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Holt, MI is seeking an IATF Quality Engineer to support corrective actions, audits, and process improvements in automotive manufacturing. The role emphasizes IPQ, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC technologies in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a salary range of $85,000 to $120,000 depending on experience, with emphasis on IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 compliance, cross-functional teamwork, and strong data-driven decision making.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional

Quality mindset

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Minitab

CMM

Job description

Job Description:

IATF Quality Engineer | Holt, MI

Salary Range: $85,000 – $120,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Holt area seeking experienced IATF 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 IATF Quality Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Holt in Ingham County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Holt area seeking IATF 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

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

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

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Minitab or similar statistical analysis software.
• Certified IATF 16949 internal auditor.
• Experience with CMM or other measurement equipment programming.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Familiarity with customer specific requirements from automotive OEMs.

Job Titles That Should Apply

PPAP Engineer, Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, IATF Coordinator, Quality Auditor, Continuous Improvement Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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.

Required Skills:

Minitab Resume Data Offers Access Support Product Quality Development Management System Operations Quality Management Assurance Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Preparation Software Engineering Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 85,000.00 – 120,000.00 (US Dollar)