Quality Engineer - DeWitt Area

Quality Engineer | DeWitt, MI

Salary Range: $73,000 - $107,000 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 DeWitt, seeking experienced Quality Engineers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in DeWitt 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 control procedures and standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality defects and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Perform internal and external audits of products, processes, and the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor and improve manufacturing processes.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and material review board (MRB) activities.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product development (NPD) and new product introduction (NPI) activities to ensure quality requirements are met.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing).
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and application of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and core quality tools (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP).
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles (Green Belt certification preferred).
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
• Experience conducting internal or external quality system audits.
• Familiarity with specific industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485).

Job Titles That Should Apply

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