Quality Manager - QA & Continuous Improvement

IP Corporation; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

IP Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager for our South Bend, IN facility to lead quality assurance, control, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will ensure products meet internal standards and customer expectations while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include driving CAPA, analyzing quality data, and partnering with Production, Engineering, and Technical teams to resolve issues and strengthen the quality culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field required
• 5 to 10+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or related roles
• Experience in chemical or industrial manufacturing preferred
• Proven leadership experience managing teams
• Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and methodologies
• Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks (certification preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality assurance and quality control functions
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems, policies, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer standards, and internal specifications
• Analyze quality data and drive improvements to reduce defects and variability
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA initiatives
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Technical teams to resolve quality issues
• Oversee audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections
• Establish and monitor quality metrics and KPIs

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in Engineering/Quality

Job description

IP Corporation is seeking a Quality Manager for our South Bend, IN facility to lead quality assurance, control, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will ensure products meet internal standards and customer expectations while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include driving CAPA, analyzing quality data, and partnering with Production, Engineering, and Technical teams to resolve issues and strengthen the quality culture.