Our client is a global automotive supplier expanding its North American operations and launching new business with leading global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers .
The APQP Quality Engineer will lead Advanced Product Quality Planning activities for new product launches while supporting manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers throughout the product development lifecycle.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring successful launches by coordinating APQP deliverables, PPAP submissions, process validation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead APQP activities from program kickoff through successful production launch.
- Coordinate development and completion of APQP documentation including:
- Process Flow Diagrams
- PFMEAs
- Control Plans
- Process Instructions
- Prepare and submit PPAP documentation to customers.
- Coordinate product and process validation activities.
- Support manufacturing during equipment installation, process development, and launch activities.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Production, and Suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
- Conduct root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
- Monitor launch timing and quality milestones to ensure customer requirements are achieved.
- Support customer and supplier quality meetings.
- Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, scrap reduction, and process capability.
- Maintain quality documentation in accordance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.