Quality Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Lafayette

Lafayette, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), American Society for Quality (ASQ), Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Document Management, External Audit, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), ISO 9001, Internal Audit, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Staff Training, Technical Writing
LOCATION
Lafayette, IN
POSTED
1 day ago

Quality Manager

Lafayette, IN

Direct Hire

Salary: $75,000 to $80,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. This leadership role partners with production, engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to ensure quality standards are met while delivering exceptional products to customers.

Benefits

  • Direct Hire opportunity
  • $75,000 to $80,000 annual salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Family-focused benefit offerings

Responsibilities

  • Lead and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
  • Develop and maintain quality procedures, controls, and documentation.
  • Monitor quality metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with Purchasing and suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards.
  • Lead internal and external audits and serve as the primary contact for customer and third-party auditors.
  • Investigate quality issues using root cause analysis and oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Support new product launches through the APQP process.
  • Lead and develop Quality Technicians while training employees on quality systems and best practices.
  • Prepare quality reports and communicate performance metrics to leadership.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field preferred.
  • 5+ years of quality management or quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience managing an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System.
  • Strong knowledge of quality tools, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with APQP required. Experience with PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
  • ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) certification preferred.

Location: Lafayette, IN

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Express Employment Professionals - Lafayette