Facility Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering, Powertrain

Facility Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering, Powertrain

Date: May 21, 2026

Location: Lafayette, IN, US, 47905

Company: Subaru

Facility Engineer

Powertrain, Manufacturing Engineering

Outline of Duties:

Requests and verifies process or equipment countermeasures when needed.

Actively pursues new ways of analyzing and communicating data to improve quality.

Conduct business process audits to ensure that process indicators are being properly tracked and maintained when requested.

Drives Kaizen activity applies statistical and other improvement tools.

Leads improvement plans to validate production processes to achieve department & plant targets for both new model and current production.

Creates and maintains punch lists.

Supports and/or leads assigned shop in root cause analysis of any safety, quality, cost, or delivery concerns.

Participates in cross-functional teams to recommend and countermeasure plant-wide issues.

Meets with and manages vendor project activities.

Occasional travel to vendors for equipment buyoffs, training, etc. This can be local and/or international

Creates professional documents to record and track measurement results.

Leads and/or supports continuous improvement activities to improve process functionality.

Aids and supports Production, Production Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and/or New Model Pilot Team in process validations as needed.

Use of various CAD software

Demonstrates development and control of project master schedules and budget management

Communicates effectively with all Associates, Leadership, vendors, etc.

Read and understand equipment electrical schematics and drawings

Modify existing electrical controls circuits and updating electrical drawings

Ability to read and understand PLC logic

Ability to modify and create new PLC programs for equipment control

Troubleshooting and modification of various mechanical systems

Modification of piping and control systems

Exposure to air, hydraulic, and water systems

Exposure to various automotive manufacturing systems such as conveyors, sealer dispensers, robotics

Developing detailed project specifications and instructions

Managing vendor activities during design, fabrication, and installation with strong follow up skills to ensure project closure.

Strong schedule management skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

1 - 3 years relevant experience or 5 - 7 years relevant experience

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technology or Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

7 -10 years relevant experience.

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

Nearest Major Market: Lafayette