Quality Engineer | Grand Rapids, MI

Salary Range: $72,000 - $106,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Grand Rapids seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

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

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and inspection plans.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Monitor and analyze production processes and product quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Maintain and update quality documentation, including control plans, FMEAs, and work instructions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding and practical application of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA).
• Experience with metrology, inspection techniques, and quality tools.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) software.
• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CSSGB).
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Staff Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Test Engineer, Validation Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Process Quality Engineer

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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.