Quality Engineer- Manufacturing

My client, a growing global manufacturing organization within the polymers and plastics industry, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality systems, customer quality initiatives, and plant-level continuous improvement efforts within their La Porte, Indiana operation.

This is a highly visible role supporting production, quality, and engineering teams while helping maintain and improve the company’s ISO 9001 quality system.

This opportunity is ideal for a manufacturing quality professional who wants to move beyond basic inspection responsibilities and take ownership of audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and plant-wide quality initiatives.

Why You Should Apply

• Competitive base salary: $75,000–$85,000 depending on experience
  • Target annual bonus opportunity (~10%)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Monday through Friday schedule supporting a stable manufacturing operation
  • Opportunity to serve as the plant’s primary Quality Engineer supporting ISO 9001 initiatives and manufacturing quality improvement
  • High visibility role working directly with production, engineering, quality leadership, and customers
  • Opportunity to help drive the next phase of quality system and process improvement initiatives within the facility
  • Work within a global manufacturing organization supporting long-term growth and operational investment

Position Summary

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5 years of quality engineering or manufacturing quality experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience leading or participating in ISO 9001 internal audits
  • Internal Auditor certification strongly preferred
  • 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
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Ability to lead projects and drive accountability without direct authority
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline preferred
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively within a production environment

Work Environment

Full-time, on-site role supporting a manufacturing operation producing engineered polymer and plastics products within a collaborative plant environment.