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Advanced Quality Engineer - Byron Center Area

the pivot group

Byron Center, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$88,000–$129,000 Per Year
SKILLS
8D, AS 9100, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Channel Strategies, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), ISO 9001, Injection Molding, Leadership, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Metrology, Minitab, Process Improvement, Process Quality, Product Programs, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Statistical Process Control, Statistics Software, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning
LOCATION
Byron Center, MI
POSTED
5 days ago
Job Description:

Advanced Quality Engineer | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $88,000 - $129,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in advanced quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Byron Center seeking experienced Advanced Quality Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Byron Center seeking experienced Advanced 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 advanced quality control plans and inspection methodologies.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for complex quality issues.
  • Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools for process optimization.
  • Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and quality requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
  • Conduct supplier quality audits and develop supplier quality improvement plans.
  • Mentor and train junior quality engineers on advanced quality techniques.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949) and associated tools (e.g., APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
  • Proven ability to lead and facilitate root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using methodologies like 8D, 5 Why, or Fishbone diagrams.
  • ASQ Certification (e.g., CQE, CSSGB, CSSBB) preferred.
Bonus Qualifications
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
  • Experience with statistical software packages (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies and tools (Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus).
  • Knowledge of advanced metrology and inspection techniques.
  • Experience with various manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, assembly, injection molding).


Job Titles That Should Apply

Advanced Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at

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 at The Pivot Group Network 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.

Required Skills:
• Minitab
• Resume
• Offers
• Diagrams
• Access
• Support
• Product Quality
• Root Cause Analysis
• Six Sigma
• ROOT
• Process Optimization
• Quality Management
• Assurance
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Inspection
• Reliability
• Continuous Improvement
• Optimization
• Quality Control
• Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• Preparation
• Software
• Design
• Engineering
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 88,000.00 - 129,000.00 (US Dollar)

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