Quality Manager | Montague, MI

Salary Range: $93,000 - $140,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for upholding and enhancing production standards? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Montague area seeking Quality Managers to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Quality Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Montague in Muskegon County, within about 45 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

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

Usual Responsibilities

• Track quality metrics such as scrap, first pass yield, and cost of poor quality, and report trends to plant leadership.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and manage the corrective action log.
• Work with engineering and production on root cause analysis for recurring defects.
• Maintain calibration and control of inspection tools and test equipment.
• Train production staff on quality procedures and work instructions.
• Lead the plant quality management system and keep it compliant with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances, then drive corrective actions to closure.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities and the inspection staff.

Recommended Qualifications

• Five or more years in quality engineering or quality management in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience supporting audit programs.
• Hands-on experience with root cause and problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Familiarity with core quality tools including FMEA, control plans, and MSA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and production teams.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with statistical process control and Minitab or similar software.
• Prior supervisory experience leading inspectors or technicians.
• ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer.
• Experience with IATF 16949 or AS9100 in automotive or aerospace supply.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Continuous Improvement Manager, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Manager, Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Manager, Plant Quality Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.