Quality Engineer - Mason Area

Job Description

### Job Description:

**Quality Engineer \| Mason, MI**

**Salary Range:** $76,000 - $110,000 depending on experience

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Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Mason area seeking experienced Quality Engineers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. 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.

This posting covers Quality Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Mason in Ingham County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Williamston, Webberville, Leslie, and Fowlerville.

**The Opportunity**

We partner with organizations in the Mason area that seek Quality Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

**Usual Responsibilities**

* Perform process audits on the production floor and document findings.
* Review first article and PPAP submissions before production launch.
* Analyze defect and scrap data and report trends to plant leadership.
* Support gage repeatability and reproducibility studies and calibration schedules.
* Train production staff on quality procedures and inspection methods.
* Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances to find root causes.
* Lead corrective and preventive action activities and track them to closure.
* Maintain and update control plans, FMEA documents, and inspection standards.

**Recommended Qualifications**

* Experience with root cause methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis.
* Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross functional work.
* Bachelor degree in engineering or a related technical field.
* Three or more years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing plant.
* Working knowledge of core quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and MSA.

**Bonus Qualifications**

* Statistical process control and Minitab experience.
* Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
* Auditor training or lead auditor experience.
* Certified Quality Engineer or similar certification.
* Experience with PPAP and APQP in an automotive supply chain.

**Job Titles That Should Apply**

Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Analyst, Reliability Engineer

**Work Authorization**

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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**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 https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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 https://www.thepivotgroup.org. 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 Lean Six Sigma Support Product Quality Driving Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Quality Management Assurance Analysis Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Corrective Actions Recruiting Compensation Inspection Reliability Quality Control Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specifications Preparation Software Design Engineering Management

#### Salary Package:

$ 76,000.00 - 110,000.00 (US Dollar)