Quality Engineer - Walker Area

Quality Engineer | Walker, MI

Salary Range: $70,000 - $104,000 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 Walker seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Walker 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, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor manufacturing processes to identify and resolve quality non-conformances.
• Perform product and process audits to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality and reliability.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and generate reports for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities, including APQP and PPAP submissions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and their application.
• Proficiency in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D, 5 Whys).
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods for process control, data analysis, and problem-solving.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Certification or practical experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with specific industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 13485, IATF 16949)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Familiarity with MES or ERP systems in a manufacturing environment

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, SQA Engineer, Test Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Specialist, Quality Analyst

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.