APQP Quality Engineer

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.