Since 2009, Chenoweth Services has been the trusted on-site quality representative between suppliers and Subaru — keeping assembly lines running and customer relationships strong.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette, Indiana is the home of North American production for the Ascent, Crosstrek, and Forester — a world-class facility committed to quality, safety, and zero-landfill manufacturing.
SIA was the first U.S. auto assembly plant to earn ISO 9001 certification and enforces a strict zero-defects policy. Every supplier is held to the same high standard from dock to delivery.
Chenoweth Services operates directly within SIA's Lafayette facility — the critical on-site link between your organization and one of the most demanding automotive production environments in North America.
Chenoweth Services was founded by Steve Chenoweth in 2009. Steve worked 11 years for Subaru of Indiana Automotive, rising to become SQA Group Leader, before transitioning to independent quality representation.
When he left SIA, he began working for suppliers providing parts for Subaru vehicles — and in 2009, he expanded by creating Chenoweth Services, adding associates and growing to more than 40 trusted supplier partners.
As Chenoweth Services continues to expand, we remain committed to our legacy of exceptional quality for auto manufacturing parts suppliers and Subaru.
Chenoweth Services partners with automotive suppliers to deliver everything needed to stay aligned with Subaru quality expectations — from initial launch through full production.
"Our approach emphasizes lean manufacturing principles, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to help suppliers meet OEM requirements and achieve consistent, high-quality results."
Immediate on-site presence when production issues arise at SIA. We contain problems fast so your assembly line stays up and your customer relationship stays intact.
Since founding, Chenoweth Services has partnered with more than 20 trusted automotive suppliers — helping them reduce defects, improve processes, and maintain alignment with Subaru quality expectations.
With 11 years inside SIA as SQA Group Leader, Steve Chenoweth brings institutional knowledge no one else can offer — navigating supplier expectations and Subaru management with confidence.
As Subaru introduces new vehicle models and updates, suppliers are often required to manufacture new or redesigned components to meet evolving performance, safety, and quality standards. These new parts and production processes create added complexity during launch and early production phases.
Chenoweth Services provides experienced on-site quality engineering support to help suppliers navigate these challenges — ensuring production readiness, rapid issue resolution, and alignment with Subaru's supplier quality requirements from initial build through full production.
At Chenoweth Services, we are guided by a commitment to quality, integrity, and accountability in everything we do. We believe strong supplier partnerships and clear communication are essential to achieving consistent, high-quality results.
Through data-driven problem solving, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement, we help our partners reduce risk, improve processes, and meet OEM expectations. Drawing on deep experience with Subaru's supplier quality systems, we deliver practical, reliable solutions that support production readiness, long-term performance, and manufacturing excellence.
As Chenoweth Services continues to expand, we remain committed to delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and integrity. We take pride in supporting automotive parts suppliers and Subaru through proactive quality assurance, strong supplier relationships, and a shared commitment to manufacturing excellence.
Our employees are truly our extended family — a great group who are the true definition of teamwork and who go above and beyond to get the job done every shift, on every production line.
Chenoweth Services being Marwood's on-site contact has been a vital partner to our organization and our relationship with Subaru. Throughout the past 15 years, Steve and his team have provided unquestionable support. Steve is highly respected and well-regarded by the Subaru management teams — their support is second to none.
Our company has been using Chenoweth Services since 2014 and will continue. This is due to their professionalism, experience and good communication. We recommend Chenoweth Services for all QRE responsibilities.
Chenoweth Services have provided professional support at our customer location and have a capable team that understands the fast-paced environment of automotive manufacturing. They play an important role in achieving customer satisfaction and meeting our quality targets.
Reach out to discuss your quality representation needs at Subaru of Indiana Automotive. We're available any time.
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