Quality Engineer - Traverse City Area

Quality Engineer | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $72,000 - $106,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Quality Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality defects and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor manufacturing processes using statistical process control (SPC) techniques and analyze data to identify trends.
• Manage non-conforming materials and facilitate disposition processes to minimize production impact.
• Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Collaborate with design and production teams to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Support supplier quality management activities, including supplier qualification, audits, and performance monitoring.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in quality methodologies and tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, 8D).
• Strong understanding and application of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for process control and improvement.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP, R).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification.
• Experience with specific manufacturing processes relevant to the industry (e.g., CNC machining, injection molding, welding, additive manufacturing).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Specialist, QA Specialist, Test Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Manufacturing 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.