Plant Quality Manager – Tier-1 Automotive

Location: Southeast of Indianapolis, IN | On-Site | Full-Time
$110K–$130K Base + Full Benefits + Relocation Support
U.S. Work Authorization Required (No Sponsorship Available)

We’re hiring a Plant Quality Manager for a flagship Tier-1 automotive facility outside Indianapolis. This is a confidential, high-impact role leading plant-wide quality initiatives, managing internal systems, and owning customer relationships.

This role has direct visibility to both regional and global quality leadership, and is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments focused on continuous improvement, systems compliance, and team growth.

What You’ll Own (not all required experience)

Lead and execute the plant’s quality strategy in alignment with corporate and customer expectations

Represent customer quality requirements internally and ensure they’re implemented on the floor

Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance (IATF, ISO)

Define and monitor key quality KPIs, reporting to both site and corporate leaders

Oversee supplier quality programs in collaboration with purchasing and engineering

Develop, lead, and mentor the site quality team, including staffing and process development

Serve as the escalation point for product nonconformances and enforce quality holds when needed

Maintain and improve the Plant Quality Management System, including document control and records

What You Bring (flexible)

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred depending on experience)

5 years of plant-level quality leadership or 5-8 years of plant-level quality engineering experience in manufacturing (automotive preferred)  Demonstrated experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001/45001 or equivalent systems

Why This Role?

Visible, strategic position reporting directly to plant and regional leadership

Shape plant-wide quality processes that drive customer satisfaction

Competitive compensation: $110K–$130K base + full benefits

Relocation support for qualified candidates (expenses, sign-on, transition assistance)

Strong career path to Regional Quality or Multi-Site Leadership

Plant culture focused on compliance, accountability, and employee engagement