Advanced Quality Engineer | Manistee, MI

Salary Range: $90,000 - $131,000 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 Manistee seeking Advanced Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Manistee 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 complex root cause analysis and implement robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Develop, implement, and optimize quality control plans (QCPs) and inspection methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Provide quality assurance support throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, from design to production launch.
• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance through audits, scorecards, and issue resolution.
• Analyze manufacturing quality data to identify trends, predict failures, and implement proactive solutions.
• Ensure adherence to industry quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and regulatory requirements.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D problem-solving).
• Thorough understanding and practical application of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.
• Lead Auditor certification (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485).
• Proficiency with advanced statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.
• Experience implementing Machine Learning or AI for predictive quality applications.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Advanced QA Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Process 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.