Advanced Quality Engineer - Dearborn Area

Advanced Quality Engineer | Dearborn, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 - $123,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a advanced quality engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Dearborn area seeking experienced Advanced Quality Engineers.

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 Advanced Quality Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Dearborn in Wayne County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Taylor, Romulus, Allen Park, and Wyandotte.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Dearborn area that seek skilled Advanced Quality Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control plans, FMEAs, and inspection standards for production lines.
• Run capability studies and statistical process control reviews to monitor process stability.
• Coordinate PPAP submissions and new product launches with engineering and suppliers.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits and track findings through closure.
• Support gage repeatability and reproducibility studies and measurement system analysis.
• Train production and inspection staff on quality procedures and defect recognition.
• Report quality metrics and drive continuous improvement projects across the plant.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for customer complaints and internal quality escapes.

Recommended Qualifications

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

Bonus Qualifications

• Auditor certification for ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
• Certified Quality Engineer or similar certification.
• Experience in automotive or aerospace supply chains.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Hands on experience with CMM programming and GD&T interpretation.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Specialist, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Customer Quality Engineer, 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.

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.