Quality Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $76,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Battle Creek seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Battle Creek 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 Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform internal and external product and process audits to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, report performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including APQP, FMEAs, control plans, and PPAP submissions.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Manage the non-conforming material (NCR) process, from identification and segregation to disposition and rework/scrap decisions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing).
• Proven experience with quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, MSA, and Control Plans.
• Strong understanding and application of Root Cause Analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys) and corrective/preventive actions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or industry-specific quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for quality module management
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• ASQ CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality 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.