Quality & Compliance Lead

Quality & Compliance Lead

Location: Southern Indiana (On-Site) | Salary: up to $95,000

A manufacturing company in Southern Indiana is seeking a Quality & Compliance Lead to maintain and improve its IATF 16949 Quality Management System. This individual will lead audit activities, manage compliance requirements, oversee document control, and drive continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Serve as the site lead for certification audits and customer-specific requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and manage corrective actions through closure.
• Lead the Layered Process Audit (LPA) program.
• Facilitate root cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why, and related quality tools.
• Manage quality documents, records, and revision control.
• Track and report quality KPIs and audit metrics.
• Support quality training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience in an IATF 16949-certified manufacturing environment
• Strong internal and external audit experience
• Background in quality systems, compliance, and corrective actions
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

• Lead Auditor certification
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools and CQI assessments
• Automotive or other regulated manufacturing experience

How to Apply

Email Erin.Ricke@expresspros.com or call 317-300-9501 for confidential consideration.

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