Quality Leader: ISO 9001 & IATF, Zero-Defects

Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc.; Kendallville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the QMS, drive a zero-defects culture, and ensure ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance across manufacturing.

You will mentor Quality Engineers, Technicians, and auditors while overseeing audits, CAPAs, and supplier quality programs. You will partner cross-functionally to reduce COPQ, manage budgets, and deliver robust quality metrics in a fast-paced plant environment in Kendallville, Indiana, with a focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5–10 years of quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean.
• Experience leading audits, corrective actions, and cross‑functional teams.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality leadership and strategic direction for the plant.
• Coach and develop Quality Engineers, Auditors, Technicians, and staff.
• Manage quality staffing, training, performance evaluations, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead internal audits, management reviews, and corrective actions.
• Drive customer complaint resolution and supplier quality activities.
• Track quality KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits & corrective actions

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MSA & SPC tools

Job description

Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the QMS, drive a zero-defects culture, and ensure ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance across manufacturing.

You will mentor Quality Engineers, Technicians, and auditors while overseeing audits, CAPAs, and supplier quality programs. You will partner cross-functionally to reduce COPQ, manage budgets, and deliver robust quality metrics in a fast-paced plant environment in Kendallville, Indiana, with a focus on continuous improvement