A rapidly expanding international manufacturing company in the plastics and polymers sector is in need of a Quality Engineer to aid in enhancing manufacturing quality protocols, customer quality strategies, and continuous enhancement initiatives at their Michigan City, Indiana facility.

This is a prominent position that will assist production, quality, and engineering departments while contributing to the continual development of the company's ISO 9001 quality framework.

This role is perfect for a manufacturing quality expert looking to progress beyond basic inspection duties and lead audits, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and overall quality initiatives.

Reasons to Apply

• Competitive salary range: $75,000–$85,000, depending on experience
  • Potential for approximately 10% annual bonus
  • Extensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Monday through Friday schedule supporting a steady manufacturing operation
  • Opportunity to serve as the primary Quality Engineer for the plant, focusing on ISO 9001 efforts and enhancing manufacturing quality
  • High-visibility role collaborating with production, engineering, quality leadership, and clients
  • Chance to help propel the next phase of quality system and process improvements within the facility
  • Engagement with a global manufacturing enterprise supporting long-term progress and operational investments

Summary

The Quality Engineer will bolster and ameliorate the plant's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring adherence to ISO 9001 standards, customer quality requisites, and internal manufacturing protocols. This position will collaborate closely with manufacturing, production, and engineering units to elevate product quality, diminish recurrent issues, and steer ongoing enhancement initiatives across the plant.

This role is pivotal in leading internal audits, backing customer quality strategies, conducting root cause analyses, and executing corrective and preventive actions within a manufacturing setting crafting engineered polymer and plastics commodities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support ISO 9001 internal audits and quality system endeavors
  • Maintain and support the plant's Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Implement root cause analyses and steer corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Investigate customer grievances and oversee issue resolution for returned goods
  • Execute product and process audits across manufacturing operations
  • Facilitate quality inspections, testing procedures, and ensure precision in manufacturing documentation
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to advance process capability and product quality
  • Support pilot runs and process validation activities for manufacturing operations
  • Monitor and address repetitive quality concerns and manufacturing trends
  • Participate in continuous enhancement initiatives targeted at manufacturing performance and product quality
  • Aid in ISO surveillance and recertification audits
  • Back quality training endeavors across manufacturing units

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality engineering or manufacturing quality experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in leading or participating in ISO 9001 internal audits
  • Preferably possess Internal Auditor certification
  • Background in manufacturing quality systems and documentation procedures
  • Proficient in root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement methods
  • History of supporting production and manufacturing in a hands-on capacity
  • Preferably background in automotive, plastics, polymers, or similar manufacturing industries
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with the capacity to influence cross-functional teams
  • Ability to spearhead projects and enforce accountability sans direct authority
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline preferred
  • Aptitude in effective problem-solving and thriving in production settings

Working Conditions

Full-time position onsite at a manufacturing facility producing engineered polymer and plastics goods in a collaborative plant environment.