Advanced Quality Engineer | Holt, MI

Salary Range: $89,000 - $130,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in advanced quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Holt seeking experienced Advanced Quality Engineers to drive results.

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 Holt seeking Advanced 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 advanced quality control plans and inspection methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions for complex quality issues.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other data analysis techniques to monitor and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct supplier quality assessments and drive improvements in supplier quality performance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior quality engineers and manufacturing personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CSSGB, CSSBB) preferred.
• Strong understanding and application of statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, FMEA).
• Proven experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
• Experience with Minitab or similar statistical software
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing methodologies
• SAP experience in a manufacturing environment

Job Titles That Should Apply

Advanced Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Systems Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Quality Specialist, Quality Assurance Lead, Quality Improvement 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.