Manufacturing Quality Engineer: Drive Process Excellence

the-pivot-group-careers; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with St. Johns manufacturing firms to identify skilled Quality Engineers.

This role focuses on developing and implementing quality control procedures, conducting audits, and driving improvements to ensure product reliability across the lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or Quality and 3+ years in manufacturing QA, with strong SPC, RCA, and problem-solving skills in ISO/IATF environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding and application of quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in SPC, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, FMEA, 5 Whys).
• Experience with measurement tools, interpreting drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and inspection plans.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Perform product and process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and reliability.
• Analyze quality data and generate reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support new product development by ensuring quality requirements are met throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

FMEA

Reading Drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with St. Johns manufacturing firms to identify skilled Quality Engineers.

This role focuses on developing and implementing quality control procedures, conducting audits, and driving improvements to ensure product reliability across the lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or Quality and 3+ years in manufacturing QA, with strong SPC, RCA, and problem-solving skills in ISO/IATF environments.