Quality Engineer | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $69,000 - $103,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Muskegon, seeking experienced Quality Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Muskegon that are adding Quality Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and inspection plans.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances.
• Perform statistical analysis of quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the Non-Conforming Material (NCM) process, including disposition and Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Support new product introduction (NPI) through APQP, PPAP, and FMEA activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and enhance manufacturing processes.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans).
• Strong understanding and application of Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods for process control and improvement.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with ISO 13485, AS9100, or IATF 16949 standards
• Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events or continuous improvement projects

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Test Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Reliability 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.