Advanced Quality Engineer - Manistee Area

Job Description:

Advanced Quality Engineer | Manistee, MI

Salary Range: $90,000 - $131,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{}}? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Manistee seeking Advanced 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 are working with companies in Manistee that are adding Advanced 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 advanced quality control plans for new product introductions.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for complex quality issues.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other data analysis techniques to monitor and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and inspectability of products.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and reduce defects.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and work with suppliers to resolve material quality issues.
• Mentor junior quality engineers and provide technical guidance on quality methodologies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency in core quality tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, 8D).
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CSSBB) preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Principal Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Systems 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:

• Resume

• Data

• Offers

• Support

• Product Quality

• Root Cause Analysis

• ROOT

• Quality Management

• Assurance

• Analysis

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Corrective Actions

• Recruiting

• Compensation

• Reliability

• Continuous Improvement

• Quality Control

• Manufacturing

• Quality Assurance

• Suppliers

• Preparation

• Data Analysis

• Design

• Engineering

• Training

• Management

Salary Package:

$ 90,000. (US Dollar)