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IATF Quality Engineer - Traverse Area
Job in
Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, 49685, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
The Pivot Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description:
IATF Quality Engineer | Traverse City, MI
Salary Range: $81,000 - $116,000 depending on experience
Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Traverse City seeking IATF Quality Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.
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 partner with manufacturers across Traverse City seeking IATF Quality Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain IATF 16949 compliant quality management system documentation.
- Lead and support internal and external IATF 16949 audits.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances, utilizing problem-solving methodologies like 8D.
- Facilitate APQP activities, including PPAP submissions and control plan development.
- Analyze quality data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for continuous improvement.
- Provide training and guidance on IATF 16949 requirements and quality tools to manufacturing personnel.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years experience as a Quality Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of IATF 16949 standards and core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
- Certified Internal Auditor for IATF 16949.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab) and quality problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
- Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) beyond basic application.
- Certified Lead Auditor for IATF 16949 or other relevant quality management systems.
- Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for advanced data analysis and problem-solving.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and their application in quality assurance.
- Experience in developing and implementing quality strategies for new product launches or technology integrations.
IATF Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, APQP Engineer, PPAP Engineer, Core Tools Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Senior 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
• BASIC
• Product Quality
• Development
• Management System
• ROOT
• Operations
• Quality Management
• Assurance
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• Preparation
• Data Analysis
• Software
• Documentation
• Engineering
• Training
• Management
Salary Package:
$ 81,000. (US Dollar)
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