Quality Engineer - Newaygo Area

Quality Engineer | Newaygo, 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 Newaygo, seeking experienced Quality Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Newaygo seeking Quality Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control plans and inspection procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools for process monitoring and improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) through APQP activities and developing quality documentation.
• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated documentation.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical field
• 3-5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D)
• Strong understanding and practical application of ISO 9001 or industry-specific quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Advanced proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for complex data analysis.
• Experience with automated inspection equipment programming (e.g., CMM, vision systems).
• Project management experience, particularly leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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