Quality Engineer - Mattawan Area

Quality Engineer | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $101,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Mattawan seeking experienced Quality Engineers to drive results.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Mattawan that are seeking Quality Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and product quality using statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier quality, including audits, material qualifications, and performance monitoring.
• Perform internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Investigate customer complaints related to product quality and facilitate timely resolutions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis).
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 or other relevant quality management systems (e.g., AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and statistical skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ certification (e.g., CQE, CQA) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for advanced data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean manufacturing principles or leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience conducting internal or external quality system audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Project management experience for quality improvement initiatives.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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