Advanced Quality Engineer | Charlotte, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 - $126,000 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 Charlotte, seeking experienced Advanced Quality Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Charlotte seeking Advanced Quality Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new product introductions.
• Facilitate and develop Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions for complex quality issues.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) strategies to ensure process stability and capability.
• Design, optimize, and validate inspection and test methodologies to ensure product conformity.
• Support supplier quality development, audits, and performance monitoring.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other problem-solving methodologies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in advanced quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D Root Cause Analysis).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and their practical application.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) certification
• Proficiency in advanced statistical software (e.g., JMP, R, Python)
• Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for quality metrics

Job Titles That Should Apply

Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Staff Quality Engineer, Advanced Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineering Specialist, Quality Systems Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing 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.