Product Quality Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Michigan

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional team, including design, engineering, manufacturing, program management, and quality to develop and implement APQP process for new product development and product launch.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) to identify potential issues early in the design process.
• Defining the Test Plans for validation of the product and components validation in agreement with the Product Development team and the customer.
• Monitoring the progress status of components samples and taking action to solve any criticalities; Coordinating the product validation program (availability of components, planning of tests at laboratories, etc.).
• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure APQP processes are aligned with our own process requirements.
• Providing the first samples for the customer (dimensional, material and functional reports) and ensuring its approval from the customer; Collecting the evidence of the requested quality activities in the specific product validation report.
• Interfacing with the customer for aspects concerning Quality, specifically the management of nonconformities in the pre-series/series phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical, electronic, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in APQP or a related field in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of APQP processes and tools, including FMEA, control plans, and validation methods.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain project timelines, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods, with experience using tools such as Minitab.
• Familiarity with automotive standards, such as IATF 16949 and VDA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Available to travel domestically and abroad to the manufacturing sites to meet with the manufacturing teams and customers.