Quality Manager - Lansing Area

Quality Manager | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $90,000 - $137,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Lansing seeking experienced Quality Managers.

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.

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Lansing region seeking Quality Managers. 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.

• Develop and implement quality management systems (QMS) and procedures.
• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) teams.
• Oversee product inspection, testing, and release processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
• Manage supplier quality, including audits and performance monitoring.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance/quality control within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with implementing and managing Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Proven ability to lead and develop quality teams, including strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM/OE) or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt are highly preferred.

• Additional certifications or training

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