Quality Manager (Contract-to-Hire) | Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Quality Manager (Contract to Hire)

Location : Indianapolis, IN

Contract Rate : $80–$95 per hour

Full-Time Conversion Target : $100K Annually

Position Summary

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.

Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Qualifications

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

Work Environment

On-site position in Indianapolis, IN

Regular active presence on the production floor

Company Description

Stratosphere Quality, founded in 2009, is a major global provider of quality assurance and outsourcing solutions, including sorting and inspection services, to manufacturers of parts and components in the automotive, medical device, electronics, home appliance, and recreational vehicle industries. Headquartered just northeast of Indianapolis, Indiana, Stratosphere Quality has a geographic reach that includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and China.

Stratosphere Quality cultivates a positive organizational work environment, where employees are compelled to perform their best. Our team enjoys rewarding and meaningful work in a wide range of manufacturing work environments.

Company Description

Stratosphere Quality, founded in 2009, is a major global provider of quality assurance and outsourcing solutions, including sorting and inspection services, to manufacturers of parts and components in the automotive, medical device, electronics, home appliance, and recreational vehicle industries. Headquartered just northeast of Indianapolis, Indiana, Stratosphere Quality has a geographic reach that includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and China.\r\n\r\nStratosphere Quality cultivates a positive organizational work environment, where employees are compelled to perform their best. Our team enjoys rewarding and meaningful work in a wide range of manufacturing work environments.