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Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Subaru of Indiana Automotive · Lafayette, IN

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (automotive) in Lafayette, IN. Or equivalent work experience in Technology (i.e.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Supplier quality, Machining, Stamping, Welding

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $97k–$145k.

Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 43 quality engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 42 other live quality postings in Indiana.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$145k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 67%
  • SPC 47%
  • FMEA 47%
  • Control plans 44%
  • ✓ Supplier quality 37%
  • Team leadership 37%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Stamping, Welding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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    • Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette

6 other open roles at this site.

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Outline of Duties

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.

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)

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
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