Associate Process Engineer Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

• Ensure product and process compliance to customer and IATF requirements.
• Ensure effective containment actions are in place to protect customers when a quality issue is identified
• Serve as focal point of contact for internal and external customers either directly or through the Customer Liaison.
• Work in conjunction with engineering; coordinate the PPAP (Product Part Approval Process) for new programs, program moves, engineering changes and process improvements.
• Analyze SPC data for process improvement, corrective actions and other activities.
• Initiate, facililitate and participate in cross-functional teams in pursuit of problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems.
• Drive implementation of a progressive quality system to prevent defects and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Directs associates engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
• Provide training and support for the Quality Technicians and manufacturing colleagues, including gage training.
• Assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity and cost reduction goals.
• Interface as required with the CMM programmers on layout issues and the Weld Assurance Technician on weld issues.
• Support all quality systems, both development and maintenance per IATF requirements.
• Generate quality alerts and communicate alerts to the production floor.

Thissalaryrole is a part of our Quality team and reports to the Quality Manager.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent industrial design experience. A.S.Q.C. certified quality engineer preferred.
• Minimum six (6) years in quality engineering preferred in large metal stamping or assembly manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of standard quality practices, ex. FMEA’s, SPC, DOE, IATF, etc.
• Knowledge of resistance and MIG welding processes.
• Familiar with GD&T.
• Solid working knowledge of PPAP processes.

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

This position is located at our Auburn, Indiana location,offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

• Family Oriented Town and Atmosphere
• Open and trustworthy company culture with a ‘People First” mentality
• We value our associates and their safety before any numbers.

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance:Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities:Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development:We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level –with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.