Advanced Quality Engineer | Hart, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 - $126,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in advanced quality engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Hart seeking experienced Advanced Quality Engineers to drive results.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Hart region seeking Advanced Quality Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new product introductions.
• Drive complex root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions using advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, FMEA).
• Develop, implement, and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) plans and conduct process capability studies to ensure manufacturing process stability and improvement.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering teams to integrate Design for Quality (DFQ) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles early in the product lifecycle.
• Conduct internal and external quality system audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) to ensure compliance and identify areas for system enhancement.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior quality engineers and cross-functional teams on advanced quality tools and methodologies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP).
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (8D, A3).
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt with practical project experience.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality management systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification
• Proficiency in advanced statistical software such as JMP or R/Python for data analysis and modeling
• Experience implementing predictive quality models or AI/Machine Learning applications in a manufacturing environment
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance 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.