Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

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

Job summary

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to review and disposition early samples, analyze parts and processes, and oversee investigations to ensure conformance to requirements. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to drive containment, data-driven improvements, and training across the plant.

The role requires a B.S. in Technology or equivalent, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to collaborate with managers, engineers, and production staff to raise

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: B.S. or equivalent work experience in Technology.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition initial quality samples and performance issues.
• Analyze parts and process problems affecting quality and vehicle outcomes.
• Utilize drawings, specs, and standards to determine part requirements and conformance.
• Develop and lead investigation strategies for defects.
• Train and support supplier contacts in SIA Quality Procedures and tools.
• Track trend data to identify priority improvement projects.
• Serve as a subject expert in cross-functional teams and audits.
• Review and disposition reports from suppliers.
• Mentor SQA hourly associates assigned to applicable parts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication

Relationship building

Education

B.S. in Technology

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Equipment

Job description

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1. Review and disposition Initial Sample reports for the qualification of ECS,PCR.

2. Analyze problems with parts, processes (internal and external) and vehicle.

3. Utilize parts drawings, technical specifications, and other standards in order to determine part requirements and conformance to those requirements.

4. Develop and lead investigation strategies.

5. Train and support supplier contacts in SIA Quality Procedures, forms, standard quality tools, and culture change.

6. Track and analyze trend data for targets to identify priority projects (Defect Attack Reporting).

7. Serve as subject expert for department and plant as applicable in cross functional teams, audit groups, training etc.

8. Review and disposition Problem and Countermeasure reports from suppliers.

9. Mentor, direct, and aid SQA Hourly associates assigned to applicable parts.

10. Interact and communicate as needed with SRD, Purchasing, ME, PE, IPC, Production and suppliers.

11. Support development, qualification, and organization of containment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or equivalent work experience in Technology (i.e. Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology,)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Power Point, Teams and Share Point.
• Ability to work and build relationships with all levels of the organization (Managers, Group Leaders, Engineers, Production Associates)

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality or engineering position. Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience.
• Specific process experience or education such as Plastic, Machining, Welding, Stamping, etc.
• Experience with coordinate measuring equipment use/data interpretation.
• ASQ Certification

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.