IATF Quality Engineer | Charlotte, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $119,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Charlotte seeking IATF Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Charlotte region seeking IATF Quality Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards across all manufacturing operations.
• Lead APQP activities and manage PPAP submissions for new product and process introductions.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D methodology and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform internal and supplier quality system audits to verify adherence to IATF 16949.
• Develop, maintain, and improve FMEAs, Control Plans, and other core quality tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
• Analyze quality data using statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and improve process capability.
• Serve as a primary quality contact for customer concerns, ensuring timely resolution and satisfaction.

Recommended Qualifications

• Expertise in IATF 16949 standard implementation and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions (e.g., 8D methodology).
• Experience conducting internal and/or supplier quality system audits per IATF 16949.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Proficiency with advanced statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Demonstrated experience in supplier quality development or advanced supplier audits

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, IATF Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, APQP Engineer, PPAP 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.