Subaru of Indiana Automotive

Engineer

• Interpret color, appearance quality, and film build data and correlate to complete vehicle concerns.
• Monitor sealer/PVC/damp coat, blackout/wax, foam, and pretreat/ED process outputs to ensure all drawing/standard requirements are met.
• Request and verify process countermeasures when needed.
• Actively pursue new ways of analyzing and communicating data to improve quality.
• Develop and maintain list of critical product and process indicators.
• Conduct process audits to ensure that process indicators are being properly tracked and maintained when requested.
• Lead improvement plans to validate production processes to achieve department & plant targets for both new model and current production.
• Create and maintain project schedules and quality punch lists.
• Support and/or lead Paint Shop in root cause analysis of any paint quality concerns.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams to recommend and countermeasure plant-wide issues.
• Create professional documents to record and track measurement results.
• Lead and/or support continuous improvement activities to improve paint functionality, film build, appearance, and color match/color harmony.
• Support hourly associates and ensure that best practices are being used for measurement/auditing activities.
• Aid and support Paint Production, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or New Model Pilot Team in process validations as needed.
• Evaluate all Paint Shop processes and implement drawing changes or Inspection Standard updates to improve application or understanding.
• Maintain inventory of parts for relevant equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

IPC Paint Engineer – In-Process Control