Quality Engineer - Grand Haven Area

Quality Engineer | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $101,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Grand Haven seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

We partner with manufacturers across Grand Haven 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.

• Develop and implement quality control plans, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key quality performance metrics and trends.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Collaborate with design, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and optimize processes.
• Manage and maintain quality documentation, including specifications, work instructions, and records.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, MSA, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP).
• Strong understanding and application of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods for process control, data analysis, and problem-solving.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Proficiency with advanced statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with industry-specific quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485, AS9100)
• Multilingual proficiency, particularly in languages relevant to global manufacturing operations

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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.