Senior Quality Engineer – Coatings & Bonding Excellence

CrossFire Group; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossFire Group is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer with deep coatings and bonding expertise for our Indiana automotive manufacturing operations. You will drive quality systems, validate processes, and support NPI and plant launches to ensure durable coatings, seals, and bonded structures.

Lead APQP deliverables, supplier quality management, and cross-functional collaboration while upholding IATF 16949 and AIAG standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or higher.
• Expert-level knowledge of coating, e-coat, sealing, and adhesive bonding technologies.
• Hands-on experience with glass bonding, structural adhesives, and panel bonding applications.
• Strong background in product and process development, including plant and vehicle launch experience.
• Proficiency with automotive quality tools and standards such as IATF 16949, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Proven ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts and drive corrective actions across teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical quality authority for coating, sealing, e-coat, and bonding processes across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection strategies, and quality standards for coatings and bonded structures to ensure performance.
• Lead validation activities for adhesives, coatings, cure cycles, and long-term durability requirements.
• Support plant and product launches, including defining testing methods, equipment, and process capability targets.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for coating and bonding issues.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Product Development teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Manage supplier quality expectations for coatings, sealants, and adhesive materials, including performance and compliance.
• Conduct process audits and ensure adherence to IATF 16949, AIAG standards, and internal quality systems.
• Support APQP deliverables including PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and PPAP.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and process robustness.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to coatings and bonding processes.

Skills

Coatings & Bonding

Quality Tools

Root cause analysis

APQP/PPAP

IATF 16949

Cross-functional collaboration

Process development

Supplier quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years experience

Tools

IATF 16949 standards

AIAG standards

Job description

CrossFire Group is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer with deep coatings and bonding expertise for our Indiana automotive manufacturing operations. You will drive quality systems, validate processes, and support NPI and plant launches to ensure durable coatings, seals, and bonded structures.

Lead APQP deliverables, supplier quality management, and cross-functional collaboration while upholding IATF 16949 and AIAG standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.