Quality Engineer - Mason Area

Quality Engineer | Mason, MI

Salary Range: $71,000 - $105,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Mason seeking experienced Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with manufacturing firms in Mason that are seeking skilled 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

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and inspection procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools for process monitoring and improvement.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Manage supplier quality performance, including evaluations, audits, and defect resolution.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring quality requirements are met from design to launch.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, SPC, MSA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
• Solid understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949).
• Demonstrated experience with statistical process control and data analysis for continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead problem-solving initiatives and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Bonus Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Black Belt (CQBB) or equivalent Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and/or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Certified Internal or Lead Auditor for industry-specific QMS standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 13485, AS9100)
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) or SQL for advanced data analysis and automation

Job Titles That Should Apply

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