Quality Engineer Senior Specialists

WHO WE ARE :

We may be one of Central Indiana's best-kept secrets, but we've been proudly building careers-and strong communities-for over 29 years right here in Greenfield. At Indiana Automotive Fasteners (IAF), our bolts and fasteners do more than hold cars together; they help protect the people we care about most-our employees, our families, and our friends-every single day on the road.

We take that responsibility seriously. That's why we live our values of TEAMWORK : Trustworthy, Engaged, Accountable, Motivated, Welcoming, Open-minded, Respectful, and Knowledge-seeking. These values guide us in everything we do and drive our mission : Ensuring your family's SAFETY through our team's QUALITY.

At IAF, you'll find more than just a job-you'll find a career that's bolted down with stability, teamwork, and purpose. Come join our winning culture and bolt your future into place with us.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE IAF TEAM :

• Develops and attains company, department, and personal goals and objectives.
• Maintains the Nonconformance System for nonconformances found by a customer or in-house. Communicates customer, supplier, and internal non-conformances and pertinent tracking information to facilitate containment, prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Analyzes data to visualize problems or status. Prepares visual aids and matters about Machine Condition Control and Manufacturing Floor Support.
• Advises the organization on all nonconformities and exceptions, including where improvement is needed. Leads improvement efforts.
• Tours the plant daily to monitor nonconformance activity, reinforce the quality management system, and assist in continuous improvement efforts
• Leads quality-related activities with the needs of Sales, PC, Purchasing, and all other groups / departments.
• Contacts / visits customers and suppliers to understand the voice of the customer, resolve concerns, and assure product / service quality.
• Leads quality circles, cross-functional teams, and enterprise-wide continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepares / maintains Inspection Standards, FMEA / control plans, and PPAPs relating to the introduction of new and existing parts.
• Collects, compiles, and presents quality internal and external metrics databases.
• Maintains ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 certifications. Improves the quality management system.
• Supervises Document and Forms Control activities.
• Maintains the Visual Aid Display Boards for which Quality has.
• Analyzes quality data and works to support quality improvement in the manufacturing departments.
• Leads problem solving, PDCA Methodology, and 5-why analysis to determine root cause and countermeasure implementation.
• Other duties may be assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE IAF TEAM :

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE ON THE IAF TEAM :

WHERE WE WORK : ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

With a tremendous focus on 4S+ and continuous improvement, our facility is a clean and organized workplace. We do work with chemicals, and part of our process includes heat treat ovens, so it can get hot and dirty at times. Our facility is not temperature-controlled, but we offer lots of opportunities to cool off in the summer heat!

The physical demands described below give you a good idea of the daily physical requirements needed to be successful in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions.

HOW WE WORK :

Indiana Automotive Fasteners is a team environment. We operate with mission-driven integrity. Our mission of "Ensuring your family's SAFETY through our team's QUALITY" is at the heart of all our decisions and actions. We exemplify ethical practices, professionalism, and personal integrity, creating respectful and trusting collaborative work environments where sound advice is valued. We contribute to the IAF team by living the core values of T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K.

Why working at IAF Matters :

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