Advanced Quality Engineer | Plainwell, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $124,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in advanced quality engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Plainwell, seeking experienced Advanced Quality Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Plainwell that are adding Advanced 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

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.
• Drive complex root cause analysis (RCA) and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and optimize quality control plans, inspection methods, and test procedures for new and existing products.
• Utilize advanced statistical techniques to analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive data-driven process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
• Facilitate and lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Support supplier quality development, audits, and non-conformance resolution to ensure component quality.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in advanced quality planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading complex root cause analysis (e.g., 8D) and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or equivalent professional certification.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality management systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean/Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.
• Experience applying predictive analytics or machine learning in quality improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python) for complex data analysis.
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification or significant experience leading external quality system audits.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Advanced Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior QA Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Quality Engineering Specialist, Process Quality Engineer, Quality Systems 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.