Advanced Quality Engineer | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 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 Newaygo 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 collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Newaygo 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

• Develop and implement advanced quality control plans and inspection procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for complex quality issues.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other data analysis tools to monitor and improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure quality is integrated into new product development and process improvements.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior quality engineers and manufacturing personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Represent the quality department in cross-functional project teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and other quality tools.
• Proficient in root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality management systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Experience with statistical software packages (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Familiarity with specific industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 13485).
• Proficiency in a programming language for data analysis (e.g., Python, R).

Job Titles That Should Apply

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