Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in Indiana
Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in Indiana are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food production across the state. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Columbus are the primary hiring hubs, where companies like Eli Lilly, Cummins, and Subaru of Indiana Automotive maintain large quality teams and fill roles at every level from entry-level inspector to senior quality engineer. The most in-demand specialties are regulatory compliance, supplier quality, and ISO and FDA audit readiness. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Quality Assurance Manager
Job Summary:
The QA Manager directly leads the QA Department by managing the QA Shift Supervisors and Specification and Labeling Coordinator in a USDA inspected pork slaughter, fabrication, and raw bacon facility. The role oversees the quality auditing programs and execution of HACCP and other food safety tasks by the QA staff. The QA Manager also supports the maintenance of product specification details including new product setup, label creation, and regulatory label approval. The QA Manager coordinates with 3rd party contract sanitation provider and is the main facility liaison.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct management of all QA Shift Supervisors, Specification and Labeling Coordinator, and indirect management of approximately 45 hourly QA technicians.
- Investigate customer quality complaints, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution.
- Monitor, trend, and report customer complaints monthly to corporate leadership, identifying recurring issues and driving preventive action plans.
- Act as the primary liaison with the third-party sanitation provider, managing and overseeing all sanitation activities, including daily cleaning performance, Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS) execution, sanitation program effectiveness, and invoice review and approval.
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Support SQF and third-party audits, ensuring ongoing compliance and audit readiness across all quality and food safety programs.
- Report significant quality, food safety, and regulatory matters to plant and corporate leadership, ensuring effective communication of corrective actions, compliance status, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Manage the creation, review, and approval of product specifications and labeling to ensure compliance with USDA-FSIS regulations, export requirements, and customer specifications.
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of applicable USDA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and other regulatory and industry quality standards.
- Promote and support a strong culture of workplace safety by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices.
- Develop and deliver food safety and quality training programs to ensure employee knowledge, compliance, and adherence to best practices.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to promote food safety culture, improve operational-product specification performance, and support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- HACCP certification preferred
- SQF Practitioner certification preferred
- Must be available to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required for a 24 hr. operation.
- Must have strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills, allowing for positive working relationships within close working environments.
Other Duties:
Please note, this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.
Physical Demand:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.
Background Screening/Checks:
This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant information, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
EOE, including Disability/Veteran
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Quality Assurance Manager
Job Summary:
The QA Manager directly leads the QA Department by managing the QA Shift Supervisors and Specification and Labeling Coordinator in a USDA inspected pork slaughter, fabrication, and raw bacon facility. The role oversees the quality auditing programs and execution of HACCP and other food safety tasks by the QA staff. The QA Manager also supports the maintenance of product specification details including new product setup, label creation, and regulatory label approval. The QA Manager coordinates with 3rd party contract sanitation provider and is the main facility liaison.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct management of all QA Shift Supervisors, Specification and Labeling Coordinator, and indirect management of approximately 45 hourly QA technicians.
- Investigate customer quality complaints, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution.
- Monitor, trend, and report customer complaints monthly to corporate leadership, identifying recurring issues and driving preventive action plans.
- Act as the primary liaison with the third-party sanitation provider, managing and overseeing all sanitation activities, including daily cleaning performance, Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS) execution, sanitation program effectiveness, and invoice review and approval.
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Support SQF and third-party audits, ensuring ongoing compliance and audit readiness across all quality and food safety programs.
- Report significant quality, food safety, and regulatory matters to plant and corporate leadership, ensuring effective communication of corrective actions, compliance status, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Manage the creation, review, and approval of product specifications and labeling to ensure compliance with USDA-FSIS regulations, export requirements, and customer specifications.
- Maintain expert-level knowledge of applicable USDA, FDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and other regulatory and industry quality standards.
- Promote and support a strong culture of workplace safety by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and safe work practices.
- Develop and deliver food safety and quality training programs to ensure employee knowledge, compliance, and adherence to best practices.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to promote food safety culture, improve operational-product specification performance, and support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, preferred. Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- HACCP certification preferred
- SQF Practitioner certification preferred
- Must be available to work overtime, weekends and holidays as required for a 24 hr. operation.
- Must have strong leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills, allowing for positive working relationships within close working environments.
Other Duties:
Please note, this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.
Physical Demand:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.
Background Screening/Checks:
This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment, education, criminal background, driving history, and other relevant information, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
EOE, including Disability/Veteran
#LI-MB1
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Quality Assurance Specialist Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Investment & Asset Management
- Automotive
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance specialist jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
- Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or FDA 21 CFR quality management systems
- Proficiency with statistical process control, Six Sigma, or APQP methodologies
- Familiarity with ERP and quality management software such as SAP or ETQ
- Strong documentation skills for NCRs, CAPAs, and audit findings
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and supplier teams
Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance specialist in Indiana?
Most quality assurance specialist roles in Indiana require a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, manufacturing technology, or a closely related field. Indiana has no state-issued license specific to quality assurance, so employers rely on industry certifications such as ASQ's Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer to validate candidates. Graduates of Purdue University, Indiana University, or Indiana tech and polytechnic programs are well-positioned for entry roles in the state's manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.
Which companies hire quality assurance specialists in Indiana?
Indiana quality assurance specialist roles are posted by Bunge, Eli Lilly, and Superior Essex and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Indiana's heavy concentration of automotive, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing employers means quality roles turn over frequently and are posted year-round across the state.
Which Indiana cities have the most quality assurance specialist jobs?
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville account for the most quality assurance specialist openings in Indiana. Indianapolis dominates because of its pharmaceutical and medical device sector, anchored by employers like Eli Lilly, while Fort Wayne's strong automotive supply chain and Columbus's Cummins headquarters sustain consistent demand in those metro areas.
Are there remote quality assurance specialist jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're limited. About 33% of quality assurance specialist openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of much of the work. The sub-areas most likely to support remote arrangements are supplier auditing, documentation and compliance review, and quality systems management roles that don't require a physical presence on the production floor.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance specialist in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to start as a quality inspector, production technician, or lab technician at one of Indiana's large manufacturing or pharmaceutical employers, then move into a specialist role. Employers like Eli Lilly and Cummins run structured rotational and new-graduate programs that include quality functions. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential or earning an Indiana Ivy Tech Community College quality or manufacturing certificate strengthens an application significantly and signals readiness even without direct specialist experience.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food production, and more. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly from the listings on this page.
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