As a Quality Launch Lead, you will spearhead quality planning and execution for complex manufacturing projects from initial quotation through full-scale production. You will act as the primary quality advocate, ensuring that all products meet rigorous automotive standards while driving cross-functional teams toward successful, high-quality launches.
About the Role
As a Quality Launch Lead, you will spearhead quality planning and execution for complex manufacturing projects from initial quotation through full-scale production. You will act as the primary quality advocate, ensuring that all products meet rigorous automotive standards while driving cross-functional teams toward successful, high-quality launches.
Responsibilities
- Direct Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within quality specifications.
- Manage the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to secure timely customer approvals and project sign-offs.
- Facilitate Process FMEA and risk assessment sessions to proactively identify and mitigate potential production issues.
- Serve as the main point of contact for OEM and Tier 1 customers regarding quality performance, corrective actions, and technical audits.
- Analyze key performance indicators such as scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality to drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor.
- Oversee measurement system strategies, including MSA and SPC, to ensure process capability and data integrity.
- Collaborate with suppliers to verify compliance with quality requirements and support performance development.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience in automotive quality management, specifically within launch environments.
- Deep expertise in automotive core tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8D problem-solving.
- Strong proficiency in interpreting GD&T and complex engineering blueprints.
- Hands-on experience with statistical analysis and process capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
Preferred Skills
- Experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP and Quality Management Systems.
- Background in metal forming, stamping, or assembly manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global production environment.
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on building strong customer and supplier relationships.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.