IATF Quality Engineer - Whitehall Area

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

Job Description

IATF Quality Engineer | Whitehall, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $112,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Whitehall 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 Whitehall in Muskegon County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We work with companies in the Whitehall area that add IATF Quality Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Usual 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.

Recommended 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.

Bonus Qualifications

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, IATF Coordinator, Quality Auditor, Continuous Improvement Engineer, PPAP Engineer, Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills

Resume Data Offers Support Development Root Cause Analysis ROOT Quality Management Assurance Analysis Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Product Development Metrics Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Preparation Engineering Training Management

Salary Package

$ 78,000.00 - 112,000.00 (US Dollar)