Injection Process Engineer

Injection Process Engineer

Stamping Manufacturing Engineering Department

Direct Hire salaried role with Premium-Free benefits

Company Overview: Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. or “SIA”, located in Lafayette, Indiana, is the only Subaru vehicle manufacturing facility outside of Japan. SIA is a 4.4 million square foot automotive OEM – meaning our manufacturing process begins with coils of steel and ends with the high-quality vehicles you see out on the roads. We employ 6500+ Associates, both production and administrative, all under one roof.

SIA is the safest automotive manufacturing plant in the United States and is also a staple in the community due to its numerous fundraising activities held onsite, donations to local charities and plentiful volunteer opportunities. SIA is a frontrunner in environmental conservation being the first Zero-Landfill automotive manufacturing plant and the first to have its campus designated a backyard wildlife habitat. SIA has grown tremendously since its 1989 beginnings and continues to be an example of success within the automotive industry.

Outline of duties:

• Model Change Activities: 
  • Support / lead bumper & injection mold development (requires travel to SBR and frequent weekend work at SIA)
  • Attend off-hour weekly tele-conferences with SBR
  • Coordinate and manage mold modifications/repairs with T&D and outside vendors (may require domestic travel)
  • Prepare engineering reports for upper management
•  Production:
  • Support Production, Tool & Die, Maintenance and Service Parts to eliminate Safety concerns, improve Quality and address Productivity issues
  • Coordinate and manage mold modifications/repairs with T&D and outside vendors
  • Support/lead annual facility projects
• Admin/Other: 
  • Manage/prepare project justifications, budgets, schedules, punch lists, etc
  • Fixed Asset management 
  • Attend necessary training to improve skill level for job functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree (ME, MET or equivalent discipline) or Equivalent Experience  
• Experience in injection molding processes, equipment, and mold design
• Proficient using Solidworks & AutoCAD 
• Proficient with MS Office applications 
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Self-motivated to perform & pursue personal growth opportunities 
• Team-oriented relationship skills 
• International travel experience & willingness to travel
• Experience with 3D printing
• Basic Japanese language skills
• Experience with Mitsubishi PLC logic
• Experience teaching robots (Yaskawa Motoman) 
• Experience with IIoT systems/practices in the automotive industry

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