IATF Quality Engineer | Hart, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $119,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Hart seeking experienced IATF Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Hart 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

• Lead and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Manage APQP activities, including FMEA, Control Plans, and successful PPAP submissions for new product launches.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (8D methodology) for internal and external non-conformances.
• Conduct internal audits to IATF 16999 standards and support customer and third-party certification audits.
• Develop and implement statistical process control (SPC) and measurement system analysis (MSA) to ensure process capability and product quality.
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality issues, perform supplier audits, and monitor supplier performance.
• Interface directly with customers regarding quality concerns, requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Recommended Qualifications

• Deep understanding and practical application of IATF 16949 requirements.
• Proficiency in core automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Experience conducting internal and supplier quality audits to IATF 16949.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical process control and data analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• VDA 6.3 Auditor certification
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for advanced data analysis and SPC
• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles and tools

Job Titles That Should Apply

IATF Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, QA 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.