Quality System and Engineer Manager

Indiana Automotive Fasteners Careers • Greenfield, IN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer/Planning Section Manager is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) and overseeing day-to-day quality operations. This role supervises quality personnel, ensures adherence to established processes, and drives immediate corrective actions to maintain product and process quality.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–7 years in manufacturing quality.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
• Basic quality tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D).
• Inspection and measurement tools.
• Control plans, PFMEA, and APQP/PPAP familiarity.
• Attention to detail, leadership, communication, problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ CQI.
• Internal Auditor.
• Lean/Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of the QMS in compliance with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
• Ensure adherence to document control and procedures.
• Assist with internal audits and external audit preparation.
• Track corrective actions (CAPA).
• Maintain quality records.
• Supervise Quality Engineers and Quality Planning/Supplier Development Specialist.
• Provide daily direction and prioritize work.
• Train and coach team members.
• Escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure execution of inspection plans.
• Monitor production quality.
• Lead containment activities.
• Support problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys).
• Support development and maintenance of PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Ensure process controls are followed on the shop floor.
• Support APQP activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Assist in preparation and review of PPAP documentation.
• Ensure submission requirements are met and documentation is complete.
• Coordinate with engineering and production to validate processes.
• Support dimensional results, capability studies, and documentation accuracy.
• Assist with supplier quality issues.
• Support incoming inspection and containment.
• Track supplier corrective actions.
• Communicate supplier issues.
• Support customer complaint investigations.
• Assist with containment and corrective actions.
• Ensure internal communication.
• Track scrap, defects, and inspection data.
• Support trend analysis.
• Maintain documentation.
• Identify improvement opportunities.
• Support Lean initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree