Senior Quality Engineer, Auto Coatings & Bonding Systems

Slate; Warsaw (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate in Warsaw, Indiana, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer for Coatings & Bonding to lead quality activities across coating, sealing, e-coat and adhesive bonding in automotive manufacturing. You will develop control plans, validate processes, and drive robust quality systems during new plant launches.

The role requires 12+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's (8 years with a Master’s, 5 years with a PhD or equivalent) and deep expertise in coating technologies,

Qualifications

• 12+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree; 8 years with Master's; 5 years with PhD or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of coating, e-coat, sealing, and adhesive bonding technologies.
• Proven leadership in automotive quality and supplier quality management.
• Experience with IATF 16949, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical quality authority for coating, sealing, e-coat, and bonding.
• Develop, implement, and maintain control plans and quality standards for coatings and bonded structures.
• Lead validation of adhesives, coatings, cure cycles, and long-term durability performance.
• Support new plant and product launches, including equipment definition and process capability.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions for coating and bonding defects.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Product Development teams.
• Manage supplier quality expectations for coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
• Conduct process audits and ensure IATF 16949, AIAG, and internal quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve robustness, efficiency, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Coatings & bonding

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Adhesive technology

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or equivalent

Tools

IATF 16949

APQP

PPAP

FMEA (MSA/SPC)

Job description

Slate in Warsaw, Indiana, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer for Coatings & Bonding to lead quality activities across coating, sealing, e-coat and adhesive bonding in automotive manufacturing. You will develop control plans, validate processes, and drive robust quality systems during new plant launches.

The role requires 12+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's (8 years with a Master’s, 5 years with a PhD or equivalent) and deep expertise in coating technologies,