IATF Quality Engineer | Grandville, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $112,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Grandville seeking experienced IATF Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Grandville region seeking IATF Quality Engineers. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective/preventive actions for internal and external quality issues using 8D methodology.
• Develop, review, and maintain quality documentation, including Control Plans, FMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in customer and certification audits to ensure IATF 16949 compliance.
• Support APQP activities and lead PPAP submissions for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Monitor key quality performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to establish and optimize in-process quality controls and inspection methods.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining IATF 16949 quality management systems.
• Strong proficiency in automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Experience conducting internal and external IATF 16949 audits.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification
• Proficiency in advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience in supplier quality development programs and initiatives

Job Titles That Should Apply

IATF Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Product Quality Engineer

Why Pivot Group

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.