IATF Quality Engineer - Kalamazoo Area

Job Description

Job Description

IATF Quality Engineer | Kalamazoo, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $113,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Kalamazoo seeking experienced IATF Quality Engineers to drive results.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Kalamazoo that are seeking skilled IATF Quality Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and are looking for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the IATF 16949 Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues using 8D methodology.
• Develop, implement, and maintain APQP documentation including Control Plans, PFMEAs, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Manage customer quality concerns, coordinate PPAP submissions, and ensure customer-specific requirements are met.
• Conduct internal product, process, and system audits to IATF 16949 standards and support external audits.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Support supplier quality activities including SCARs, PPAP reviews, and supplier development.

Recommended Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and practical application of IATF 16949 standards.
• Proficiency in AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Proven ability to lead and apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Experience conducting internal and supplier quality system audits.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control within the automotive industry.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor certification
• Proficiency with advanced statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and implementation

Job Titles That Should Apply

IATF Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, IATF 16949 Quality 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.