Quality Engineer - Lansing Area

Quality Engineer | Lansing, MI

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

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Lansing seeking Quality Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Lansing that are seeking skilled Quality Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

• Develop and implement quality control plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Conduct internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Analyze quality data, trends, and metrics to identify areas for improvement and report performance.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to integrate quality into new product development and process improvements.
• Manage supplier quality, including qualification, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and 8D.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field and 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in core quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong understanding and practical application of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Experience with statistical analysis techniques and software (e.g., Minitab) for process monitoring and improvement.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CQA, CSSBB).
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Experience with relevant industry-specific quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for quality data management.

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Test Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Validation Engineer

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.