Quality Manager — Manufacturing (Whitehall Area)

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Quality Manager in Whitehall, MI. The role focuses on upholding and improving production standards across manufacturing partners in Michigan’s Whitehall region.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in quality engineering/management, ISO 9001 knowledge, and strong root-cause/problem-solving skills. Compensation ranges from $92,000 to $139,000 yearly, with emphasis on leadership and quality system stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years in quality engineering or quality management in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and supporting audit programs.
• Experience with root-cause and problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, fishbone).
• Familiarity with core quality tools: FMEA, control plans, MSA.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities and staff.
• Track quality metrics (scrap, first pass yield, COPQ); report trends.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and manage corrective actions log.
• Work with engineering/production on root-cause analysis of defects.
• Maintain calibration/control of inspection tools and equipment.
• Train production staff on quality procedures and work instructions.
• Lead the plant quality management system and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Investigate customer complaints and nonconformances; drive closure.

Skills

Minitab

Lean Six Sigma

Supply Chain

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Inspection

Auditing

Regulatory Compliance

Software Testing

Training

Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Quality Manager in Whitehall, MI. The role focuses on upholding and improving production standards across manufacturing partners in Michigan’s Whitehall region.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in quality engineering/management, ISO 9001 knowledge, and strong root-cause/problem-solving skills. Compensation ranges from $92,000 to $139,000 yearly, with emphasis on leadership and quality system stewardship.