Advanced Quality Engineer | Fremont, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $124,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in advanced quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Fremont seeking Advanced Quality Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Fremont 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

• Drives root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex quality issues.
• Develops and implements advanced quality control plans for new product introductions.
• Leads cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes and reduce defects.
• Utilizes statistical methods and data analysis to identify trends and predict potential failures.
• Conducts audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Mentors junior quality engineers and promotes best practices within the organization.
• Partners with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and inspectability of new designs.

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.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and tools (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Root Cause Analysis).
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other relevant quality certifications preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
• Experience with AS9100 or IATF 16949 quality management systems
• Strong data analysis skills, including Minitab or JMP proficiency
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP)
• Experience with advanced product quality planning (APQP) and production part approval process (PPAP)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Advanced Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Quality Engineering Specialist, Quality Engineering Lead

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.