IATF Quality Engineer | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 - $121,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Caledonia seeking IATF Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Caledonia that are adding IATF Quality Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure IATF 16949 compliance.
• Facilitate APQP activities, including FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and SPC, for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions using problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys) for internal and customer issues.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in external/customer audits to assess QMS effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor key quality performance indicators, analyze data, and initiate continuous improvement projects to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Manage customer quality concerns and facilitate timely resolution, including communication through customer portals and direct interaction.
• Support supplier quality development and perform supplier quality assessments to ensure incoming material quality and compliance.

Recommended Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and practical application of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Proficiency in core quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis, 8D problem solving, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Certified IATF 16949 Internal Auditor.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and implementation

Job Titles That Should Apply

IATF Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Process Quality Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.