Quality Engineer — Lead Manufacturing Quality & Improvement

the-pivot-group-careers; Atlanta (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is seeking a Quality Engineer in Whitehall, MI. Salary ranges from $68,000 to $102,000 depending on experience. The role focuses on developing quality control procedures, root cause analysis, and experiments to improve product quality.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support internal and external audits. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in engineering or quality, 3+ years in quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in SPC, RCA, and quality methodologies (8D, 5 Whys).
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and other quality management systems.
• Experience with CAPA systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis of non-conforming products and processes.
• Design and execute experiments to improve product quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality into product design and manufacturing.
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train manufacturing personnel on quality standards, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Statistical process control (SPC)

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

5 Whys

Quality systems (ISO 9001)

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Tools

Minitab

CAPA systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is seeking a Quality Engineer in Whitehall, MI. Salary ranges from $68,000 to $102,000 depending on experience. The role focuses on developing quality control procedures, root cause analysis, and experiments to improve product quality.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support internal and external audits. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's in engineering or quality, 3+ years in quality