IATF Quality Engineer | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $117,000 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 Spring Lake seeking experienced IATF Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Spring Lake that are adding IATF Quality Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the IATF 16949 Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.
• Lead and facilitate APQP/PPAP activities for new product introductions and process changes, meeting all customer-specific requirements.
• Conduct and support internal product, process, and system audits in accordance with IATF 169949 standards.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D methodology for internal and external quality issues.
• Develop, review, and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, and other quality documentation to ensure robust process control.
• Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs) and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Act as a primary contact for customer quality concerns, managing resolution and communication in alignment with customer requirements.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of IATF 16949 standard requirements.
• Proficiency in AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Demonstrated experience with problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Certified Internal Auditor for IATF 16949 or significant experience conducting process and product audits.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Proficiency in Minitab or other advanced statistical analysis software
• Direct experience managing automotive customer quality portals and requirements (e.g., GM SQMS, Ford Q1)
• Experience leading quality initiatives for New Product Introduction (NPI) or product launches

Job Titles That Should Apply

IATF Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, IATF 16949 Quality 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.