APQP Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities from program kickoff through successful production launch.
• Cook up and complete APQP documentation including: Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Instructions.
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation to customers.
• Cook up product and process validation activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Production, and Suppliers to solve quality issues.
• 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 met.
• Participate in customer and supplier quality meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, scrap reduction, and process capability.
• Maintain quality documentation in accordance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of APQP and automotive quality experience.
• Experience supporting automotive product launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, GD&T.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and Core Tools.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple launch programs simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Pay

Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 80000
Salary Max : $ 100000
Currency Type : USD