Quality Engineer - Spring Lake Area

Quality Engineer | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 - $102,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Spring Lake seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Spring Lake region seeking Quality Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis of non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor and improve product and process quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction (NPI) to ensure quality requirements are met from design to launch.
• Manage supplier quality, including qualification, performance monitoring, and issue resolution for incoming materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to enhance overall quality and efficiency.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in core quality tools (FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, CAPA).
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 or relevant industry quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and statistical data analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CQA, CSSBB).
• Proficiency with statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Reliability 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.