IPC Paint Engineer — In-Process Quality Lead (First Shift)

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana, seeks an In-Process Control (IPC) Paint Engineer to analyze production data and apply statistical methods to improve coating processes.

The role involves identifying production problems and implementing changes to equipment and methods to optimize resource utilization. The position requires an Associates degree in a technical field with 1–3 years of experience (or 5+ years without a degree), and preferably a Bachelor's degree with 3+

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical field plus 1–3 years of relevant experience, or 5+ years equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally paint/coatings or quality-related roles.

Responsibilities

• Interpret color, appearance quality, and film build data and correlate to vehicle concerns.
• Monitor coating process outputs to ensure drawing/standard requirements are met.
• Lead improvement plans to validate production processes and achieve plant targets.
• Create and maintain project schedules and quality punch lists.
• Support Paint Shop in root cause analysis of paint quality concerns.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to address plant-wide issues.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Manufacturing experience

Lab chemistry

Education

Associates degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Catia

SolidWorks

Job description

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana, seeks an In-Process Control (IPC) Paint Engineer to analyze production data and apply statistical methods to improve coating processes.

The role involves identifying production problems and implementing changes to equipment and methods to optimize resource utilization. The position requires an Associates degree in a technical field with 1–3 years of experience (or 5+ years without a degree), and preferably a Bachelor's degree with 3+