Quality Engineer - Traverse Area

Position: Quality Engineer - Traverse City Area
Job Description:

Quality Engineer | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $74,000 - $108,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional 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 fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Traverse City seeking experienced 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 partnering with organizations in Traverse City that are seeking Quality Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

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 from concept to launch.
• Perform product and process audits to verify compliance with internal and external standards.
• Utilize statistical methods to analyze data and identify trends in product quality.
• Manage and resolve customer complaints related to product quality.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC).
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality management standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Staff Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Test Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, Hardware Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Analyst, Quality Specialist

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

• Lean Six Sigma

• Support

• Product Quality

• Lean Manufacturing

• Driving

• Root Cause Analysis

• Six Sigma

• ROOT

• Quality Management

• Assurance

• Analysis

• Compliance

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Corrective Actions

• Recruiting

• Compensation

• Inspection

• Reliability

• Analytical Skills

• Continuous Improvement

• Quality Control

• Manufacturing

• Quality Assurance

• Preparation

• Software

• Design

• Engineering

• Management

Salary Package:

$ 74,000. (US Dollar)