Quality Engineer - Battle Creek Area

Quality Engineer | Battle Creek, MI Salary Range: $76,000 - $110,000 depending on experience Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring product excellence and driving quality improvements? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Battle Creek seeking experienced Quality Engineers. The Opportunity We are partnering with organizations in Battle Creek that are seeking Quality Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans and procedures. Perform root cause analysis for non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions. Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems and standards. Analyze quality data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product development and process improvements. Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and regulatory requirements. Manage and maintain measurement systems, including calibration and Gage R&R studies. Recommended Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, APQP, SPC, Root Cause Analysis). Strong understanding and experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality management systems. Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods and data analysis for process improvement. Bonus Qualifications Six Sigma Black Belt certification Lead Auditor certification for industry-specific QMS standards (e.g., IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485) Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or advanced statistical programming (e.g., R, Python) Experience with supplier quality development and management programs Job Titles That Should Apply Quality Engineer, QA Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Senior Quality Engineer, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Quality Analyst Why Pivot Group The 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.