Quality Engineer - St. Johns Area

Quality Engineer | St. Johns, MI

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

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in St. Johns seeking Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in St. Johns 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 plans and procedures.
• Perform root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilize statistical methods to monitor process capability and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems and standards.
• Lead the resolution of customer quality issues and complaints.
• Facilitate the application of quality tools such as FMEA, PPAP, and APQP.
• Drive initiatives for defect reduction and process optimization.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D problem solving).
• Solid understanding and application of ISO 9001 or other relevant quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) or other advanced ASQ certifications.
• Proficiency with advanced statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.
• Experience with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for quality module management.
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design review and tooling.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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