Quality Manager | Cadillac, MI

Salary Range: $90,000 - $137,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in quality management? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Cadillac area seeking Quality Managers.

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 Cadillac in Wexford County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Reed City, Evart, Manton, and McBain.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Cadillac area seeking experienced Quality Managers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with statistical process control and Minitab or similar software.
• Prior supervisory experience leading inspectors or technicians.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.