Advanced Quality Engineer - Paw Paw Area
The Pivot Group - Paw Paw, MI
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Job Description:Advanced Quality Engineer | Paw Paw, MISalary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 depending on experienceAre you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in advanced quality engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Paw Paw seeking experienced Advanced Quality Engineers.The OpportunityWe are working with companies in Paw Paw that are adding Advanced Quality Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new products and processes.Facilitate complex root cause analysis using 8D methodology and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.Develop, implement, and optimize Quality Control Plans, FMEAs, and process documentation.Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies to enhance product and process quality.Provide quality engineering support during new product introduction, process development, and manufacturing launches.Analyze quality data, identify trends, and develop strategies for defect reduction and process capability improvement.Ensure compliance with relevant quality management system standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and customer-specific requirements.Recommended QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.5+ years of progressive experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.Expertise in advanced quality planning (APQP), FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and MSA.Proficient in advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC).Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.Bonus QualificationsMaster Black Belt certification.Experience applying advanced statistical modeling or machine learning techniques to quality data.Proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for real-time quality monitoring.Demonstrated experience in leading the development and implementation of Quality 4.0 initiatives (e.g., IoT integration, AI-driven inspection).Job Titles That Should ApplyAdvanced Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Principal Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Reliability EngineerWhy Pivot GroupThe 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.Required Skills:• Data • Resume • Offers • Lean Six Sigma • Intelligence • Modeling • Support • Product Quality • Development • Root Cause Analysis • Management System • Six Sigma • ROOT • Quality Management • Assurance • Analysis • Compliance • Visualization • Salary • Hiring • Partnerships • Business Intelligence • Compensation • Data Visualization • Reliability • Inspection • Continuous Improvement • Quality Control • Machine Learning • Manufacturing • Quality Assurance • Tableau • Integration • Power BI • Preparation • Documentation • Planning • Engineering • Business • Management Salary Package: $ 85,000.00 - 125,000.00 (US Dollar)
Created: 2026-04-02