IATF Quality Engineer | Manistee, MI

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

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Manistee seeking skilled IATF 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 Manistee seeking IATF 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, implement, and maintain IATF 16949 compliant quality management systems and processes.
• Lead and participate in internal and external IATF 16949 audits, including customer and certification audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
• Manage and resolve customer quality concerns, including root cause analysis, corrective actions (8D), and preventative measures.
• Facilitate and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions for new and revised products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction (NPI) to ensure quality requirements are met from design to launch.
• Conduct supplier quality assessments and support supplier development activities to ensure compliance with IATF 1699 and customer-specific requirements.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in quality engineering within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with IATF 16949 standards and core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Proven ability to lead problem-solving initiatives using methodologies like 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams.
• ASQ certifications (e.g., CQE, CSSBB) are highly desirable.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Experience with AIAG core tools beyond APQP (e.g., FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP)
• Familiarity with specific customer quality portals and requirements (e.g., Ford Q1, GM BIQS)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior quality personnel

Job Titles That Should Apply

IATF Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer Automotive, Quality Assurance Engineer Automotive, Senior Quality Engineer Automotive, APQP PPAP Engineer, Core Tools Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer Automotive, Manufacturing Quality Engineer Automotive, Process Quality Engineer Automotive

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.