Quality Engineer - Manufacturing

Must have ISO auditing certification, not training, is required.

Quality Engineer – Manufacturing Quality Systems / ISO 9001 Quality Engineer

Greater Michigan City, IN Area | Full-Time | On-Site

• Must be able to work in the U.S. now or in the future without sponsorship.

Lead Quality Improvement and ISO Compliance Within a Growing Manufacturing Operation

This is not a quality technician role. This is an opportunity to take ownership of quality engineering initiatives, lead ISO 9001 internal audits, and help elevate quality systems and manufacturing performance within a growing production environment.

Are you a hands-on Quality Engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing problems, leading corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing operation?

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.

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 ISO Certification
• 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