Job Description

IATF Quality Engineer | Delta Township, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in iatf quality engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Delta Township seeking experienced IATF Quality Engineers.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Delta Township region seeking IATF Quality Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 standards and customer specific requirements (CSRs).
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions.
• Drive problem-solving initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) for internal and external non-conformances.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in supplier audits to verify quality system effectiveness and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Process Control Plans, PFMEAs, and other quality documentation.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and measurement system analysis (MSA) to monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Deep understanding and practical application of IATF 16949 standards.
• Proficiency in core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Proven experience in root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys).
• Strong analytical skills for quality data interpretation and statistical process control.
• Experience conducting internal and external quality audits, including supplier quality management.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor certification
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab)
• Experience with specific OEM customer quality systems (e.g., Ford Q1, GM BIQS, VW Formel Q)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Quality Engineer, IATF Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, QA Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Process Quality Engineer, Quality Systems Engineer, Product Quality 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 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.

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