Quality Manager – IATF 16949 Systems

DescriptionBCI Solutions, Inc. | Bremen, IN | IATF 16949 | Foundry ManufacturingBCI Solutions is hiring a Quality Manager to lead, strengthen, and continuously improve our Quality Management System in a gray and ductile iron foundry environment.This is a leadership role for a decisive, analytical professional who can design systems, enforce standards, and drive measurable improvement across operations.If you combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution, this role is built for you.What You Will OwnFull leadership of the IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemStrategic improvement of QMS processes and audit readinessOversight of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPCStructured 8D corrective action leadership and systemic preventionReduction of repeat nonconformances and COPQQuality KPI design, tracking, and executive reportingCross-functional accountability with Operations, Engineering, Melt, and LabDirect leadership and development of the Quality teamYou will report to the Director of Operational Excellence and serve as the authority on quality system performance.What Success Looks LikeAudit readiness is embedded, not reactiveCorrective actions close permanently, not temporarilyFirst-time PPAP approvals increaseCOPQ trends downwardQuality standards are respected on the foundry floor Work Style We ValueDecisive but data-drivenStructured but improvement-orientedComfortable challenging production when standards are compromisedComfortable on the foundry floor validating process controlThis is not a maintenance role.It is a performance leadership role.Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experience.Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and PTO.RequirementsRequired ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing experienceProven experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, 8D, SPCExperience leading or significantly improving a QMSManufacturing process experience required (foundry or heavy industrial preferred)Strong data analysis and documentation disciplineERP and reporting systems experienceBlueprint reading and GD&T preferredASQ certifications (CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA) preferred