Quality Engineer - Kentwood Area

Quality Engineer | Kentwood, MI

Salary Range: $74,000 - $108,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Kentwood seeking skilled Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Kentwood 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, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and reduce defects.
• Support new product introduction processes, ensuring quality requirements are met from design to launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Manage supplier quality performance, including evaluations, audits, and corrective action follow-up.

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.
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or other relevant quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods for process control and improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• ASQ Certification (e.g., CQE, CSSBB, CMQ/OE).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) related to quality modules.
• Proficiency with advanced statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for complex data analysis.

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

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.