Quality Systems Lead

Quality Systems Lead

Indianapolis, IN – On-site
Manufacturing
$80,000 -$100,000 + Benefits

Our client, an established industrial manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Systems Lead to take ownership of quality activities at its Indianapolis manufacturing facility.

This is a senior, hands-on position suited to a quality professional with extensive experience in machining and assembly environments who can independently lead plant-level quality initiatives, maintain Quality Management System standards, drive continuous improvement, support customer quality requirements, and work closely with manufacturing and operations teams.

The successful candidate will serve as a key quality resource for the facility and will be responsible for identifying quality gaps, improving manufacturing processes, leading audits, resolving quality concerns, and promoting a strong quality culture throughout the operation.

The Role

• Lead quality engineering and quality improvement activities for the Indianapolis manufacturing facility.
• Maintain and support the facility's Quality Management System and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, document findings, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, engineering, sales, and other teams to resolve quality and customer-related concerns.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and monitor quality metrics and provide regular reporting to management.
• Lead structured root-cause investigations and corrective actions using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Review and improve manufacturing processes, procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including GD&T.
• Support product and process quality during the introduction of new products into manufacturing.
• Perform or support part and finished-goods inspections when required.
• Promote quality awareness and provide training and guidance to employees on quality processes and standards.
• Partner with leadership to improve customer satisfaction, product quality and operational performance.
• Support product safety, regulatory and certification requirements applicable to the business.
• Participate in occasional travel as required.

What You Bring

• Degree or diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience within machining and/or assembly manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead quality activities within a manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with ISO 9001:2015.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor experience or qualification.
• Strong experience conducting manufacturing process audits and supporting external audits.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret 2D/3D engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality inspection practices.
• Hands-on experience with quality and problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and Control Plans.
• Strong root-cause analysis and corrective-action experience.
• Experience handling customer quality concerns and communicating technical quality issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, documentation and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and influence teams across manufacturing and operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and quality/data-analysis tools; Minitab experience is an asset.