Quality Engineer | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 - $109,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Zeeland seeking experienced 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 Zeeland seeking 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 quality control procedures and inspection plans.
• Analyze production processes and identify areas for quality improvement.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform product and process audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure quality at all stages.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools for data analysis.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and other quality methodologies.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and other relevant quality management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical software
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
• SAP QM module experience

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Test Engineer, Quality Assurance Specialist

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.