Quality Engineer | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $75,000 - $109,000 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 Kalamazoo seeking Quality Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Kalamazoo that are seeking Quality Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform internal and external audits of products, processes, and the quality management system.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and enhance product reliability.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring design for quality and manufacturability.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing).
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or other relevant quality management system standards.
• Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions (e.g., 8D methodology).

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, automotive).
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Reliability 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.