Quality Engineer - Jenison Area

Job Description:

Quality Engineer | Jenison, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Jenison seeking experienced Quality Engineers to drive results.

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 are working with companies in Jenison that are adding 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

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and inspection plans.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing processes for quality improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure product quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to drive process stability.
• Maintain and update quality documentation, including FMEAs and control plans.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, MSA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications (GD&T).

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CSSGB)
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical software
• Proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Experience with a specific ERP system relevant to manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Test Engineer, Quality System Engineer, Process Quality 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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:// 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.

Required Skills:

• Minitab

• Resume

• Data

• Offers

• Support

• Product Quality

• Lean Manufacturing

• Driving

• Root Cause Analysis

• Six Sigma

• ROOT

• Quality Management

• Assurance

• Analysis

• ERP

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Corrective Actions

• Recruiting

• Compensation

• Inspection

• R

• SAP

• Quality Control

• Manufacturing

• Quality Assurance

• Specifications

• Programming

• Oracle

• Preparation

• Data Analysis

• Software

• Documentation

• Design

• Engineering

• Python

• Management

Salary Package:

$ 71,000. (US Dollar)