IATF Quality Engineer - Wayland Area

Job Description

Job Description

IATF Quality Engineer | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 - $114,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Wayland seeking experienced IATF Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Wayland region seeking IATF 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

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead and support APQP and PPAP submissions for new product introductions and changes.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions using 8D methodology.
• Conduct internal product, process, and system audits to verify compliance and effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on defect reduction and process optimization.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans, FMEAs, and implement Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality issues, non-conformances, and continuous improvement.

Recommended Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and practical application of IATF 16949 standard requirements.
• Proficiency in Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) and corrective action implementation.
• Certified IATF 16949 Internal Auditor with experience conducting system and process audits.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills for data-driven decision making and process control.

Bonus Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools
• Hands-on experience with SAP QM module or similar ERP quality management systems

Job Titles That Should Apply

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