Quality Engineer | Cadillac, MI

Salary Range: $74,000 - $108,000 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 Cadillac seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Cadillac seeking experienced Quality Engineers. 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 and implement quality control plans and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and improve manufacturing process capability and performance.
• Support new product introduction by ensuring quality requirements are met through APQP and PPAP processes.
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement in supplied materials.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in quality methodologies and tools such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean Six Sigma.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 or other relevant industry quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques to improve product and process quality.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency with statistical software packages such as Minitab or JMP.
• Experience conducting internal or external quality system audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and their application in quality improvement projects.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Quality Specialist, Quality Analyst

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.