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Stryker

Staff Advanced Quality Engineer

Portage, MI · On-site

$89K - $148K/yr

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), GD&T certification, or equivalent professional certification. $89,300 - $148,800 ...

Reliance One

Quality Leader

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$170K/yr

ASQ certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or similar. * Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma ...

androidind

Manager of Quality

Lake Orion, MI

Quality Certification preferred (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, CQA, etc.). * Years of Experience: 5+ years of Quality Engineering and at least 2 years in an automotive manufacturing/assembly environment.

Deepview Corp.

Be Seen First

Automotive Quality Engineer - Tier 1 Manufacturing

Grand Blanc, MI · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Six Sigma, ASQ, CQE, or related quality certification is a plus. What We're Looking For We are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer who can identify problems quickly, work cross-functionally with ...

US Farathane

Quality Engineer

Orion, MI · On-site

$66K - $85K/yr

Prefer Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification. * Must have experience and/or training in Statistical Process Control, QSB and LPAs. * Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and ...

KLA-Belgium

Global Supplier Quality Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$87 - $147/hr

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification. * Experience conducting supplier audits and process validation activities. * Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, and Advanced Product ...

Triumph Group

Engineer, Quality

Macomb, MI · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - CQE, CQA, CQM, Green/Black-Belt, or other similar professional certification highly desired. * 3+ years of experience in a Quality Role in an Aerospace ...

Brooks Utility Products

Quality Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent quality certification. * Experience in APQP, PPAP, and new product launch quality activities. * Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt ...

Shape Corp.

Customer Quality Engineer

Grand Haven, MI · On-site

As a member of the Program core team the CQE (Customer Quality Engineer) represents the voice of the customer within the Shape organization, acting as the key interface between the customer and the ...

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.

Quality Manager

Lapeer, MI · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) * ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) * ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) * Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt * Experience ...

Avancez Assembly

Quality Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Quality Certification (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, CQA, etc.) desirable. TRAVEL: * Travel Required: minimum KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Subject matter expert in Quality Tools (8D, 5 Why, FMEA ...

Kratos Defense

Quality Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

ASQ certifications (CQE/CQA/CSSBB) or equivalent * Gauge design EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline * 5+ ...

Spectrum Control, Inc.

Quality Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$75 - $110/hr

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred, or willingness to pursue certification. * Knowledge or experience with MIL SPC 38534. KEY COMPETENCIES * Data-driven decision making and ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for cqe in Michigan is $42.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.32 and $48.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CQE?

A CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) is responsible for ensuring product and process quality in manufacturing or service industries. They apply quality control principles, statistical analysis, and problem-solving tools to improve efficiency and reduce defects. CQEs work closely with design, production, and supplier teams to maintain compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001 and Six Sigma. Their role often involves root cause analysis, process improvements, and corrective actions to enhance product reliability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CQE, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), you need expertise in quality principles, statistical analysis, problem-solving methods, and a solid engineering background, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and the ASQ CQE certification. Familiarity with technical tools such as quality management systems (QMS), Six Sigma methodologies, SPC software, and root cause analysis tools is essential. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help a CQE excel within cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives. These competencies ensure high standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and overall process efficiency within manufacturing or engineering environments.

What are some common challenges a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) faces in their day-to-day work?

Certified Quality Engineers (CQEs) often encounter challenges such as identifying and addressing recurring quality issues, ensuring compliance with strict industry standards, and facilitating effective communication between production teams and management. They frequently need to balance root cause analysis with the urgent demands of production schedules and customer requirements. Navigating rapidly changing project priorities and implementing continuous improvement initiatives can also present hurdles. However, these challenges provide valuable opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, gain cross-functional experience, and make a lasting impact on product quality and organizational success.

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Infographic showing various Cqe job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,005 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Staff Advanced Quality Engineer

Stryker

Portage, MI • On-site

$89K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Stryker rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

134th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Work Flexibility: 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 Quality Engineer, you will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and user requirements from concept through commercialization. This role offers the opportunity to provide quality leadership across new product development, design validation, risk management, and product launch activities.

Work Flexibility:
Hybrid: candidates must reside within commuting distance of Portage, MI and be able to work onsite several days per week.

What You Will Do

  • Lead quality engineering activities for new product development programs, ensuring compliance with applicable quality system and regulatory requirements.
  • Guide development teams through design controls, risk management, verification, validation, and product launch processes.
  • Conduct and maintain risk management activities, including risk assessments, risk analyses, and implementation of mitigation strategies throughout product development.
  • Lead human factors engineering activities to support the development of safe, intuitive, and user-focused products.
  • Plan, execute, and approve design validation activities to verify products meet defined user needs and intended use requirements.
  • Support process validation activities and establish quality controls that enable consistent manufacturing performance and long-term product quality.
  • Develop inspection methods and procedures for incoming materials, in-process controls, and finished products to ensure compliance with product specifications.
  • Review technical deliverables, investigate nonconformances and corrective actions, perform root cause analysis, and provide quality representation during cross-functional project reviews.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or Technical Engineering role within a research and development or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience supporting quality activities within a regulated industry environment.
  • Experience supporting product development, design quality, design controls, or new product introduction activities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO14971, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as an Advanced Quality Engineer, Design Quality Engineer, or equivalent role.
  • Experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing industry.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), GD&T certification, or equivalent professional certification.

$89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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