Location: Indianapolis, IN
Contract Rate: $80–$95 per hour
Full-Time Conversion Target: $100K Annually
Stratosphere Quality is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Quality Manager to lead quality operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position begins as a contract role with a strong pathway to permanent hire based on performance. The right candidate thrives on the production floor, supporting operators, driving quality systems, and leading continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for someone who excels in metals-based manufacturing environments. Experience in plating or finishing processes is a plus, but not required.
This is a high-impact role with visibility and growth potential. If you’re a hands-on quality leader ready to step into a role where you can build, improve, and drive excellence, we’d like to talk with you.
Lead day-to-day quality operations and team guidance
Maintain and enhance ISO-based quality systems and documentation
Conduct and lead root-cause investigations and corrective action plans
Monitor product and process quality using SPC and other quality tools
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve process capability
Support customer and supplier quality interactions, audits, and reporting
Coach and mentor quality staff to build a strong quality culture
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or equivalent experience
Minimum 5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of ISO quality systems
Proven success leading floor-level quality initiatives and problem-solving efforts
Experience with CAPA, 8D, RCA, control plans, and SPC
Preferred
Metals processing/manufacturing background
Plating/coating exposure (bonus, not required)
Six Sigma or continuous improvement training/certification
On-site position in Indianapolis, IN
Regular active presence on the production floor
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