Quality Systems Engineer

Quality Systems Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite Compensation: $85,000–$95,000 + Benefits Position Overview Our client, an established manufacturing organization, is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to join their Indianapolis facility.This opportunity is well suited to a quality professional with approximately 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment who is ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will operate as an individual contributor, taking ownership of key quality processes and working closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and other internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the facility’s Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Monitor quality processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to identify quality gaps and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support internal and external quality audits and assist with the closure of audit findings.
• Lead or participate in root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto Analysis, and CAPA.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and inspection standards.
• Review and analyze quality metrics, trends, non-conformances, and customer-related quality concerns.
• Support manufacturing and assembly operations with quality-related troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with incoming, in-process, and finished-goods quality activities as required.
• Work cross-functionally to support new products, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer and supplier quality concerns when required.
• Promote a strong quality mindset across the organization.
• Participate in training and development initiatives related to quality systems and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience supporting internal or external quality audits.
• Strong understanding of structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Experience with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, PFMEA, Control Plans, CAPA, SPC, or similar methodologies.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with GD&T, dimensional inspection, machining, assembly, or precision manufacturing would be considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across manufacturing, engineering, and operational teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within precision manufacturing, instrumentation, metering, valves, flow-control products, machining, assembly, automotive, aerospace, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous exposure to supplier or customer quality.
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical analysis tools.
• ISO 9001 internal auditor or Lead Auditor training is an asset but not required. Additional auditor training can be provided.

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