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Adient

Advanced Quality Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

SUMMARY The Advanced Quality Engineer will lead a cross-functional team for a new product launch by providing quality assurance support and refining production methods. Must be able to able to ...

Adient plc

Advanced Quality Engineer

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$85 - $120/hr

Summary The Advanced Quality Engineer will lead a cross-functional team for a new product launch by providing quality assurance support and refining production methods. Must be able to analyze data ...

Aampower

Advanced Quality Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

Job Posting Title Advanced Quality Engineer Summary Dauch is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Alamance, NC. This is a fully onsite role. The Quality Engineer is the customer's main ...

Voltava

Advanced Quality Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$85 - $125/hr

ADVANCED QUALITY ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY Support quality activities at Business Unit centric plants and provide quality leadership during pre-production builds and until exit gate is completed. DUTIES ...

Magna

Advanced Quality Engineer

Holly, MI · On-site

The Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) will lead initiatives to ensure the highest quality standards in manufacturing processes and product development at Magna Electronics. This role focuses on ...

Magna

Advanced Quality Engineer

Holly, MI · On-site

The Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) will lead initiatives to ensure the highest quality standards in manufacturing processes and product development at Magna Electronics. This role focuses on ...

Stryker Group

Staff Advanced Quality Engineer

Portage, MI · On-site

$89 - $149/hr

Staff Advanced Quality Engineer Portage, MI Join a team focused on advancing quality throughout the product development lifecycle in a regulated medical device environment. As a Staff Advanced ...

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Whisker

Advanced Quality Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI

The Advanced Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting New Product Development by ensuring product requirements meet end consumer expectations and needs, identifying potential product risks and ...

Stryker

Staff Advanced Quality Engineer

Portage, MI · On-site

$89K - $148K/yr

Hybrid Staff Advanced Quality Engineer Portage, MI Join a team focused on advancing quality throughout the product development lifecycle in a regulated medical device environment. As a Staff Advanced ...

Flex-N-Gate

Advanced Quality Engineer

Kentwood, MI · On-site

Summary The Quality Engineer supports and promotes plant wide quality improvement efforts. Lead and maintain PPAP Process and supporting functions. Evaluate and develop improvement techniques for ...

GHSP

Advanced Quality Engineer

Hart, MI · On-site

GHSP is currently hiring a Advanced Quality Engineer to join our Manufacturing team in Hart, MI. What You'll Do Program Quality Leadership - The AQE provides quality leadership for new programs. The ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for advanced quality engineer in Michigan is $77,255.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,400.00 and $86,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Advanced Quality Engineers frequently work with teams such as design, manufacturing, and supply chain to proactively identify and resolve quality concerns. They often lead root cause analysis sessions, facilitate corrective action plans, and ensure that both internal and customer quality standards are met. Effective communication and project management skills are crucial, as these engineers coordinate between different departments to implement process improvements. This collaborative environment helps foster continuous improvement and ensures that all stakeholders are aligned on quality objectives.

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Advanced Quality Engineers are professionals responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet quality standards, especially during the development and pre-production stages. They focus on identifying potential quality issues early, implementing quality planning, and working closely with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to prevent defects. Their role often includes risk assessments, process validation, and developing quality control plans. Advanced Quality Engineers play a critical part in meeting customer requirements and achieving regulatory compliance.

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The demand for an Advanced Quality Engineer is strong across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and technology industries due to the need for advanced quality management, data analysis, and process improvement skills. Employers seek professionals with expertise in quality standards like ISO 9001, Six Sigma certifications, and proficiency with quality tools such as root cause analysis and statistical process control. Job growth is expected to remain steady as companies prioritize product reliability and compliance.

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Infographic showing various Advanced Quality Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,255 per year, or $37.1 per hour.

Advanced Quality Engineer

Mayco International

Sterling Heights, MI • On-site

$65K - $84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Mayco International rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Mayco International is recruiting for an Advanced Quality Engineer. This position will provide the successful candidates with the chance to apply skills and work as a team within a clean and safe environment.


POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position will provide analytical and technical support to the Quality and Program Management teams. Primary function of this role is to interact with Mayco Program Management and our customer Supplier Quality Specialists to complete Production Part Approval Packages for new and existing programs.


POSITION SUMMARY:

  • Manage Customer PPAP Databases
  • Team Member of Product Development Team
  • Primary Contact for Customer Supplier Quality Specialists and Current Plant Quality at Customer Locations through PPAP
  • Advanced Quality Planning – Develop Process Flow, Control Plan, PFMEA
  • Maintain Advanced Quality Documentation for life of program – PPAP Engineering Changes
  • Prepares Executive Summaries for Program Status
  • Design Acceptance related to PPAP requirements
  • Manage testing and timing
  • Develop Material Certification Plans – Incoming and Outgoing
  • Error Mistake Proofing
  • Perform Product Demonstration Runs
  • Develop Initial Process Studies
  • Manage Production Validation Testing
  • Complete corrective actions for program issues prior to PPAP – Engineering and Manufacturing issues resulting in less than desired quality.
  • Train Plant Quality on all program requirements for manufacturing and quality processes related to the program.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
  • OEM Ford Experience Preferred
  • 2 to 3 years preferred experience in the industry (preferably with an international experience)
  • Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities team oriented
  • Self-starter, resourceful and organized
  • Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines


Benefits Summary:

  • Health Care Benefits effective date of hire
  • Holiday Pay
  • Vacation Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Medical/Prescription Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Plans
  • STD/LTD


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement


Work setting:

  • In-person
  • Sterling Heights location mainly

Company Description

Mayco International is a technology-driven manufacturing leader headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with more than 7,000 employees across 45 plants worldwide. We proudly serve OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers by providing design, engineering, tooling, manufacturing, assembly, logistics, and systems integration services.
At Mayco, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a culture built on integrity, pride, and family values, where teamwork, continuous learning, and growth are at the center of everything we do.
Using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and World Class Manufacturing practices, we’re focused on innovation and improvement—creating a positive environment where our employees can thrive while helping us shape the future of manufacturing.

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