Quality Engineer – Cadillac Area

The Pivot Group Careers; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers in Cadillac, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing network focused on quality excellence. The role involves driving corrective actions, updating control plans, and performing process audits to ensure product quality from first article through production.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in quality engineering in manufacturing, familiarity with ISO 9001/IATF 16949, and strong skills in FMEA, MSA, and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Three or more years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Working knowledge of core quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and MSA.
• Experience with root cause methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis.

Responsibilities

• Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances to find root causes.
• Lead corrective and preventive action activities and track them to closure.
• Maintain and update control plans, FMEA documents, and inspection standards.
• Perform process audits on the production floor and document findings.
• Review first article and PPAP submissions before production launch.
• Analyze defect and scrap data and report trends to plant leadership.
• Support gage repeatability and reproducibility studies and calibration schedules.
• Train production staff on quality procedures and inspection methods.

Skills

Minitab

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Quality assurance

Continuous improvement

Process improvement

Inspection

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Job Description:

Quality Engineer | Cadillac, MI

Salary Range: $69,000 – $103,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Cadillac area seeking skilled 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 Quality Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Cadillac in Wexford County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Reed City, Evart, Manton, and McBain.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Cadillac area seeking experienced Quality Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances to find root causes.
• Lead corrective and preventive action activities and track them to closure.
• Maintain and update control plans, FMEA documents, and inspection standards.
• Perform process audits on the production floor and document findings.
• Review first article and PPAP submissions before production launch.
• Analyze defect and scrap data and report trends to plant leadership.
• Support gage repeatability and reproducibility studies and calibration schedules.
• Train production staff on quality procedures and inspection methods.

Recommended Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross functional work.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Three or more years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Working knowledge of core quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and MSA.
• Experience with root cause methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer or similar certification.
• Experience with PPAP and APQP in an automotive supply chain.
• Statistical process control and Minitab experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
• Auditor training or lead auditor experience.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Customer Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Analyst, Reliability Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Process Quality Engineer

Required Skills:

Minitab Resume Offers Support Product Quality Lean Manufacturing Development Driving Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Customer Requirements Quality Management Assurance Analysis Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Instructions Product Development Inspection Reliability Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specifications Preparation Software Documentation Design Engineering Management

Salary Package:

$ 69,000.00 – 103,000.00 (US Dollar)