Quality Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
Mitsubishi Chemical · Fort Wayne, IN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $130k–$145k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Mitsubishi Chemical (chemicals) in Fort Wayne, IN. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee quality strategy, strengthen quality systems, lead customer and regulatory compliance initiatives, and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to deliver exceptional product quality.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree preferred · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, SPC, CAPA
- Base pay
- $130k–$145k
- Day to day
- relocation help
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live quality postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- About 36% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 6+)
Typical $90k–$112k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 70%
- ✓ SPC 53%
- FMEA 50%
- Control plans 50%
- New product launch 40%
- PPAP 40%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, Minitab, ISO 13485, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Mitsubishi Chemical
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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Full description from Mitsubishi ChemicalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Lead customer, internal, and third-party audits
- ✓Develop and maintain quality policies, procedures, and documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- ✓ASQ certifications such as CQE, CQA, or CQM
- ✓Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, AS9100, or similar quality standards
- ✓Manufacturing experience within advanced materials, plastics, polymers, or medical products
Relocation Assistance
To support your transition, relocation assistance of up to $5,000 is available for qualified candidates. This package is intended to help offset the cost of relocating your personal belongings to the Fort Wayne area.
Relocation assistance is available based on candidate
qualifications
and business needs.
Why Join Us?
- ✓Lead the Quality function at a key manufacturing facility
- ✓Shape quality strategy while driving operational excellence
- ✓Develop and mentor a talented Quality team
- ✓Partner with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, and executive leadership
- ✓Lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact customer satisfaction and business performance
- ✓Grow your career with a global leader in advanced materials and manufacturing innovation
- ✓Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
If you're a quality leader who thrives on developing people, strengthening systems, and delivering measurable business results, we encourage you to apply and become part of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials.
responsibilities
of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email MCA-MBX_accomodations@m-chem.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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Company
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
Job Description
Are you a strategic quality leader who is passionate about building strong systems, developing high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality function in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee quality strategy, strengthen quality systems, lead customer and regulatory compliance initiatives, and partner with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to deliver exceptional product quality and customer satisfaction. If you enjoy developing people, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and driving measurable business improvements, we'd love to hear from you.
Lead Quality Strategy & Team Development
- •Lead, coach, and develop the site Quality organization
- •Establish and execute the site's quality strategy aligned with business objectives
- •Foster a culture of accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement
- •Lead cross-functional quality initiatives that improve operational performance
Drive Quality Systems & Compliance
- •Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System
- •Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry
Improve Manufacturing Performance
- •Monitor and report key quality metrics including customer complaints, defects, scrap, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- •Lead root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities
- •Drive Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives
- •Utilize statistical tools and data analysis to improve process capability
Champion Customer Quality
- •Serve as the primary quality contact for customers
- •Lead customer issue resolution and corrective action activities
- •Partner with Operations and Engineering to improve product and process performance
- •Build strong relationships with customers while maintaining a high level of responsiveness
Lead Audits & Governance
- •Plan and execute internal quality audits
- •Coordinate customer and third-party audits
- •Ensure timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions
- •Promote best practices across the organization
Develop Organizational Capability
- •Provide quality-related training and coaching throughout the organization
- •Mentor employees in problem-solving methodologies and quality systems
- •Promote continuous learning and knowledge sharing across departments
What We're Looking For
- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or a related field preferred
- •5–10 years of quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
- •Supervisory or people leadership experience
- •Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, SPC, CAPA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
- •Experience with ISO quality standards and regulatory compliance
- •Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- •Experience with Minitab, Microsoft Office, and ERP/MRP systems preferred
- •Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational change