IATF Quality Engineer | Fremont, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Fremont seeking experienced IATF Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Fremont seeking experienced IATF Quality Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) adheres to IATF 16949 standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead and support internal and external IATF 16949 audits, driving closure of findings.
• Facilitate the application of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) throughout product and process development.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D).
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Monitor key quality performance indicators and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and process quality.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure incoming material quality and support supplier PPAP activities.

Recommended Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and practical application of IATF 16949:2016 standard.
• Proficiency in core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.
• Proven experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation (e.g., 8D methodology).
• Experience conducting internal and supplier quality audits, with auditor certification highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills for quality data interpretation, statistical process control, and reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical discipline.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification
• Proficiency with advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience implementing Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) or Design for Reliability (DFR) methodologies
• Multilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish, German, Mandarin) for global supplier/customer interactions

Job Titles That Should Apply

IATF Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, SQA Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Quality System Engineer, IATF 16949 Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Control 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.