Quality Engineer - Hudsonville Area

Quality Engineer | Hudsonville, MI

Salary Range: $72,000 - $106,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Hudsonville seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Hudsonville 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 and implement quality control plans and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO, IATF).
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including APQP and PPAP submissions.
• Maintain and update quality management system (QMS) documentation and records.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing)
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis)
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and relevant industry standards
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and apply GD&T principles
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Proficiency with statistical software packages (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Experience with specific industry quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 13485).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

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, 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.