Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

Greater Michigan City, IN Area | Full-Time | On-Site
Must be able to work in the U.S. now or in the future without sponsorship.

About the Role

This is not a quality technician role. This is an opportunity to take ownership of quality engineering initiatives, lead ISO 9001 internal audits, and help elevate quality systems and manufacturing performance within a growing production environment. The Quality Engineer will support and improve the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS) while helping ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, customer quality requirements, and internal manufacturing procedures. This role will work closely with manufacturing, production, and engineering teams to improve product quality, reduce recurring issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operation. This position plays a key role in leading internal audits, supporting customer quality initiatives, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions within a manufacturing environment producing engineered polymer and plastics products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ISO 9001 internal audits and quality system initiatives
• Support and maintain the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Investigate customer complaints and lead problem-solving activities related to returned products
• Perform product and process audits throughout manufacturing operations
• Support quality inspections, testing procedures, and manufacturing documentation accuracy
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve process capability and product quality
• Support pilot runs and process validation activities for manufacturing operations
• Track and address recurring quality issues and manufacturing trends
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing performance and product quality
• Assist with ISO surveillance and recertification audits
• Support quality training initiatives across manufacturing operations

Requirements

• 3–5 years of quality engineering or manufacturing quality experience within a manufacturing environment
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification (training alone is not sufficient)
• Experience leading or participating in ISO 9001 internal audits
• Experience working within manufacturing quality systems and quality documentation processes
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting production and manufacturing operations in a hands-on environment
• Automotive, plastics, polymers, or related manufacturing industry experience preferred