Quality Engineer | Rockford, MI

Salary Range: $76,000 - $110,000 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 Rockford seeking Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Rockford that are adding 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

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring quality requirements are met from design to launch.
• Manage and maintain quality documentation, including specifications, test plans, and records.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, PPAP).
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Proficiency with statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.
• Experience with a specific industry quality standard (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Product 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.