Quality Manager – Newaygo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Newaygo (MI); Presencial; USD 95 000 - 142 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is seeking Quality Manager opportunities around Newaygo, MI. These roles emphasize driving quality improvements and maintaining ISO 9001 compliance across manufacturing partners.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in quality in manufacturing, strong root-cause capabilities, and familiarity with 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone methods. Opportunities span multiple nearby facilities with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years in quality engineering or quality management in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience supporting audit programs.

Responsabilidades

• Work with engineering and production on root cause analysis for recurring defects.
• Maintain calibration and control of inspection tools and test equipment.
• Train production staff on quality procedures and work instructions.
• Lead the plant quality management system and keep it compliant with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances, then drive corrective actions to closure.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities and the inspection staff.
• Track quality metrics such as scrap, first pass yield, and cost of poor quality, and report trends to plant leadership.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and manage the corrective action log.

Conhecimentos

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Quality management

8D

5 Why

Fishbone analysis

Communication with customers

Audit support

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Ferramentas

Minitab

ISO 9001 experience

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description:

Quality Manager | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $95,000 – $142,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Newaygo area seeking experienced Quality Managers to drive results.

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 Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Newaygo in Newaygo County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Big Rapids, Paris, Casnovia, and Grant.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Newaygo area seeking Quality Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Work with engineering and production on root cause analysis for recurring defects.
• Maintain calibration and control of inspection tools and test equipment.
• Train production staff on quality procedures and work instructions.
• Lead the plant quality management system and keep it compliant with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances, then drive corrective actions to closure.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities and the inspection staff.
• Track quality metrics such as scrap, first pass yield, and cost of poor quality, and report trends to plant leadership.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and manage the corrective action log.

Recommended Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with root cause and problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Familiarity with core quality tools including FMEA, control plans, and MSA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and production teams.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years in quality engineering or quality management in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience supporting audit programs.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer.
• Experience with IATF 16949 or AS9100 in automotive or aerospace supply.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience with statistical process control and Minitab or similar software.
• Prior supervisory experience leading inspectors or technicians.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Manager, Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Manager, Plant Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Manager, Manufacturing 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. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Lean Six Sigma Access Support Product Quality Management Skills Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Customer Requirements Quality Management Assurance Analysis Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Continuous Improvement Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specifications Team Management Regulations Preparation Engineering Training Leadership Management

Salary Package:

$ 95,000.00 – 142,000.00 (US Dollar)