Quality Engineer Caledonia Area

Quality Engineer Caledonia MI

Salary Range: $72000 - $106000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Caledonia seeking skilled Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Caledonia region seeking Quality Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidatesnot just resumes. By joining our network you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing defects and non-conformances.
• Manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system.
• Perform internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining quality requirements and inspection criteria.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize processes and reduce scrap/rework.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in core quality tools such as SPC FMEA Control Plans MSA and PPAP.
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions (e.g. 8D 5 Whys).
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g. Minitab JMP).

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g. Minitab JMP).
• Experience conducting internal or external quality system audits.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and their quality-related modules.
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. medical devices aerospace automotive).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer QA Engineer Quality Assurance Engineer Quality Control Engineer Product Quality Engineer Manufacturing Quality Engineer Supplier Quality Engineer Reliability Engineer Process 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 strategicthey 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 searchmarket 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.