Quality Engineer APQP (m/f/d)

VBA Clarios Germany GmbH & Co.KG; Hannover; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Canteen on site

Relocation support

Job summary

Clarios is seeking a Quality Engineer APQP (m/f/d) at our Hannover EMEA Headquarters to lead APQP activities for new and change projects across EMEA. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to deploy APQP and the Quality Chain, managing key deliverables such as D/PFMEA and Control Plans within PLATO E1NS.

You will support a broad product portfolio including Lead-Acid, Na-Ion and Li-Ion battery systems, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and automotive standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 2–3 years automotive quality experience.
• Knowledge of APQP, AIAG/VDA standards and core tools (FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA).
• Knowledge of ISO/IATF systems.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support APQP quality activities from RFQ through product launch.
• Facilitate quality work packages for Launch programs per Power D3/APQP five-phase model.
• Monitor quality health of products/projects; identify risks and mitigation actions.
• Create and release APQP documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements.
• Ensure consideration of customer requirements, Characteristic Matrix and FMEAs in control plans.
• Coordinate and provide quality assurance support across projects.
• Support creation of PPAP packs for new launches and changes.
• Coordinate APQP documentation with the SDT and EMEA plants; manage Master Data with plants and SMEs.

Skills

APQP knowledge

FMEA

PPAP

MS Office

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Problem solving

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ISO/IATF standards

Job description

Batteries are our Business. People are our Power. At Clarios, we are producing the world’s best batteries, essential for the evolving future of transportation. Our advanced, low-voltage batterie technologies and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle. 1 in 3 vehicles powered by a Clarios Battery worldwide. We are home to strong brands like VARTA® and OPTIMA® and we are driven by a common goal to create cutting-edge technology in a sustainable manner. Ready to power up your career? Then explore the possibilities with us and become a valued member of our team! As a Quality Engineer APQP (m/f/d), you will be responsible for leading Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new and change projects across EMEA (OE & Aftermarket) in accordance with APQP/Power D3 standards and applicable customer requirements. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to deploy APQP and the Quality Chain across the EMEA organization, coordinating and managing key quality deliverables, including D/PFMEA and Control Plans, within PLATO E1NS. In this role, you will support a broad product portfolio, including Lead-Acid batteries (SLI, EFB, AGM), Sodium-Ion (Na-Ion) batteries, and Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries and systems. The position will be based in Hannover EMEA Headquarters, Germany.

What you will do

• Support APQP Quality activities starting with the RFQ phase through until product launch.
• Facilitate quality work packages for assigned Launch program according to Power D3 (APQP five phase model), support Product Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer / Operations deliverables.
• Monitor Quality health check of products/Projects during new development, Identify Risk & drive for mitigation actions.
• Create and release documentation required as per advanced product quality planning (APQP).
• Support compliance with all applicable quality Customer-specific requirements.
• Ensure that customer requirements, Characteristic Matrix and FMEAs are considered in developing the control plan.
• Coordinate and provides quality assurance support.
• Support plants within preparation and on-time delivery of new product Launch related Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages.
• Coordinate and provide required APQP documentation with the Simultaneous Development Team and the different corresponding EMEA plants Administration of Risk Management as integrated function within QC Process and Plato E1NS SW tool; maintain Master Data based on regular alignment with plants and SME Attend SDT meetings, red flag meetings, steering committees and additional project review meetings.
• Support execution of 1st and 2nd Party Auditing.
• Contribute to the development of the product and production processes through support of APQP Quality Chain Support DV/PV sample builds and verify that parts meet dimensional and functional requirements.
• Supporting all standards and specifications required by customers like e.g. automotive SPiCE and ISO 26262 for Li-Ion projects
• Support global and regional change management processes.
• Conduct safe build process according to safe build RASIC in designated projects
• Analyze data to provide continuous improvements in the supplier's products.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Solid years (2-3) automotive quality experience.
• Knowledge of APQP, AIAG/VDA standards and experience with working & implementing core tools (FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA).
• Knowledge of ISO/IATF systems.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Ability to Work & contribute with interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and Automotive SPICE is highly desirable.

What we offer you

Input matters just as much as the output. As the world’s largest creator and manufacturer of low-voltage batterie technologies, we know that better than anyone. It all starts with our people. At Clarios, your passion, ingenuity and grit are celebrated. Here, you can get out what you put in. Our benefits philosophy reflects our commitment to care for our employees and rewarding their dedication, expertise and commitment.

Benefits

international future-oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability. flexible working hours model and flexitime account mobile work policy (10 days per calendar month, workation throughout the EU for max 20 days per calendar year) above average number of vacation days (30 days per calendar year) company pension scheme company bike leasing company kindergarten corporate benefits fitness center and physiotherapist modern office environment and healthy canteen team and company events and hobby clubs well-advanced Onboarding process and buddy program Learning Academy, LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program Support in relocating and finding an apartment in your work location (if applicable and depending on individual factors)

About Clarios

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives.

We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity: Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].