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Advanced Quality Engineer - Grand Rapids Area

the pivot group

Grand Rapids, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$86,000–$126,000 Per Year
SKILLS
AS 9100, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Analysis Skills, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Channel Strategies, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Debugging Skills, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), ISO 9001, Industry Standards, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Minitab, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistical Process Control, Statistics Software, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
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Job Description:

Advanced Quality Engineer | Grand Rapids, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 - $126,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader 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 and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Grand Rapids seeking experienced Advanced Quality Engineers to drive results.

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 manufacturing firms in Grand Rapids that are seeking skilled Advanced 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

  • Leads root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex quality issues.
  • Develops and implements advanced quality control plans and inspection methodologies.
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives using statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Collaborates with design and manufacturing teams to ensure quality is built into new product development.
  • Conducts advanced failure analysis and material characterization to identify defect mechanisms.
  • Mentors junior quality engineers and provides technical expertise in problem-solving.
  • Manages and analyzes quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of quality methodologies and tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans)
  • Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving techniques
  • Familiarity with relevant industry quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949)
  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
Bonus Qualifications
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification
  • Experience with Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt methodologies
  • Familiarity with IATF 16949 or other relevant automotive quality standards
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans


Job Titles That Should Apply

Advanced Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Staff Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Product Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Metrology 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
• Data
• Offers
• Lean Six Sigma
• Support
• Product Quality
• Development
• Root Cause Analysis
• Six Sigma
• ROOT
• Assurance
• Analysis
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Corrective Actions
• Recruiting
• Compensation
• Product Development
• Inspection
• Reliability
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Control
• Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• Preparation
• Software
• Design
• Engineering

Salary Package:
$ 86,000.00 - 126,000.00 (US Dollar)

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