Quality Engineer - Drive Process Improvement

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Quality Engineer for a full-time, direct-hire role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive quality planning, PPAP submissions, and CAPA, supporting ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing quality, hands-on PPAP leadership, and experience with MSA/capability studies; on-site work, strong problem-solving, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years quality experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred; 5+ years ideal).
• Hands-on experience leading PPAP processes independently.
• Working knowledge of APQP, MSA, and capability studies.
• Experience with ISO 9001 required; IATF 16949 strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality planning activities, including control plans, inspection procedures, APQP, and PPAP submissions.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone methodologies; implement CAPA.
• Perform and support Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and capability studies.
• Investigate customer and internal quality issues, driving timely resolution and containment actions.
• Support supplier quality activities, including evaluation, issue resolution, and PPAP approvals.
• Participate in internal and external audits and maintain quality documentation.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PPAP

APQP

MSA

CAPA

Job description

LHH in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Quality Engineer for a full-time, direct-hire role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive quality planning, PPAP submissions, and CAPA, supporting ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing quality, hands-on PPAP leadership, and experience with MSA/capability studies; on-site work, strong problem-solving, and a focus on continuous improvement.