Quality Engineer - Muskegon Area

Quality Engineer | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $69,000 - $103,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Muskegon, seeking experienced Quality Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Muskegon 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, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for quality non-conformances.
• Perform internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction and process development activities.
• Manage the non-conforming material process, including identification, segregation, and disposition.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, PPAP, APQP).
• Strong understanding and application of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and continuous improvement.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certification (e.g., CQE, CSSBB)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with specific industry quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead 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.