Quality Engineer

Innovate; Indiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead root-cause analysis and improvement across our assembly lines. You will support ISO 9001 audits and work with engineering on pilot runs to codify new quality tests.

Apply SPC and lean methods to drive performance improvements and defect reduction within a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in quality engineering, a technical degree, and ISO 9001 Auditor certification, with proficiency in ERP/CRM/Excel and Six Sigma or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on Quality engineering in manufacturing.
• Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor.
• Experience with precision measuring tools, blueprints, and data systems (ERP/CRM/Excel).
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate root causes, initiate corrective/preventative actions, and lead troubleshooting across assembly lines.
• Support ISO 9001 internal and surveillance audits.
• Collaborate with engineering during pilot runs to define, document, and add new quality test procedures.
• Apply SPC and lean tools to identify performance trends, reduce deficiencies, and champion continuous improvement.

Skills

Precision tools

Blueprints

ERP systems

CRM systems

Excel

Six Sigma Belt

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or scientific discipline

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

Job description

What You Will Do

• Investigate root causes, initiate corrective/preventative actions, and lead troubleshooting efforts across assembly lines.
• Support the preparation and execution of critical ISO 9001 internal and surveillance audits.
• Collaborate directly with engineering during pilot runs to define, document, and add new quality test procedures.
• Apply SPC and lean tools to identify performance trends, reduce deficiencies, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

• Ideally a Bachelor's degree (a technical or scientific discipline is preferred).
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on Quality engineering experience inside a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor.
• Strong proficiency with precision measuring tools, blueprints, and data management systems (ERP/CRM/Excel).
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or specialized LEAN training is a massive plus.

Why Apply?

You won't just be filling out compliance checklists here. This role offers high visibility, the autonomy to work across multiple departments, and a collaborative team environment where your technical recommendations are actually put into practice.