Advanced Quality Engineer | DeWitt, MI

Salary Range: $88,000 - $129,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in advanced quality engineer? 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 DeWitt seeking experienced Advanced 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 DeWitt 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 for new and existing products.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action initiatives for complex quality issues.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other analytical tools to monitor and improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and 8D problem-solving.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and work with suppliers to improve their quality performance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior quality engineers and manufacturing personnel.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in core quality tools (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D).
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CSSBB) preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ certifications (CQE, CSSBB, etc.)
• Experience with AI/ML applications in quality
• Strong project management skills
• Familiarity with a specific ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

Senior Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Advanced QA Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Metrology Engineer, Quality Control 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.