Quality Engineer | Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $101,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Lansing seeking Quality Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Lansing that are seeking skilled Quality Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis for product defects, non-conformances, and customer complaints.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Perform internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and design teams to improve product and process quality.
• Manage supplier quality, including qualification, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools for data analysis and process improvement.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, MSA, FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys).
• Demonstrated experience with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on data-driven decision making.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles; certification (e.g., Green Belt) is a plus.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Proficiency with statistical software packages (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with advanced data analytics tools or programming languages (e.g., Python, R)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, QC Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Supplier 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.