Quality Engineer - Norton Shores Area

Quality Engineer | Norton Shores, MI

Salary Range: $67,000 - $101,000 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 Norton Shores, seeking experienced Quality Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Norton Shores 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 and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor key process indicators (KPIs) and utilize statistical process control (SPC) to maintain and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues and reduce scrap/rework.
• Manage and resolve customer quality complaints, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and specifications.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by establishing quality gates, inspection methods, and validation protocols.
• Maintain and update quality management system documentation and records.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical) or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, APQP, 8D, Control Plans).
• Demonstrated experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, or ISO 13485).
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for process capability and data interpretation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with specific industry quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485, AS9100, IATF 16949)
• Familiarity with CAD software and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Process 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.