Quality Manager | Ludington, MI

Salary Range: $93,000 - $140,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Ludington seeking experienced Quality Managers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Ludington seeking experienced Quality Managers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure all manufactured products meet defined quality standards and customer specifications.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances.
• Manage internal and external audit programs, including supplier quality audits.
• Monitor key quality performance indicators and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee quality control processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership, training, and development for the quality assurance team.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance/management roles within a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Strong command of quality methodologies and tools such as SPC, FMEA, MSA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent advanced statistical process control expertise.
• Demonstrated experience with digital quality management systems (DQMS) or Industry 4.0 quality initiatives.
• Proven track record in global supplier quality development and auditing.
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, automotive).
• Certification in Lean manufacturing principles or extensive experience leading Lean transformations.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Assurance Manager, QA Manager, Director of Quality, Head of Quality, Quality Control Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Senior Quality Manager, Quality Director, Quality Lead, Continuous Improvement Manager

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.