Automotive Quality Engineer - APQP & PPAP Lead

HOUSE OF ABY; Navarra; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

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Hybrid position in Pamplona

Long-term opportunity with Abylsen

Descripción de la vacante

HOUSE OF ABY seeks an experienced Automotive Project Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities and coordinate PPAP submissions, ensuring CTQs are translated into clear technical specs for engineers and suppliers.

You will drive APQP reviews, manage cross-functional teams, and oversee final PPAP sign-offs while collaborating with Engineering, Industrialization, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to secure product and process quality.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Quality, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within an industrial environment.
• Experience in Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialization, Methods, or Quality.
• Strong experience managing quality activities related to mechanical components.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for mechanical parts.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP methodologies.
• Quality mindset with attention to detail and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead discussions and challenge cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluent Spanish (mandatory).
• Fluent English (mandatory).

Responsabilidades

• Lead the deployment of APQP and ensure successful PPAP delivery.
• Translate CTQ requirements into technical specifications understood by all stakeholders, including suppliers.
• Drive APQP reviews, risk assessments, and quality activities with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Represent the company for final part approval, coordinating PPAP sign-off.
• Assess PPAP deliverables and ensure CTQs are adequately controlled before approval.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Industrialization, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to guarantee product and process quality.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage multiple components (30–70 references) with proper prioritization and planning.
• Identify risks and escalate issues affecting project timelines.
• Support audits and supplier evaluations and process reviews.

Conocimientos

APQP

PPAP

CTQ

Supplier quality

Quality management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Quality

Descripción del empleo

HOUSE OF ABY seeks an experienced Automotive Project Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities and coordinate PPAP submissions, ensuring CTQs are translated into clear technical specs for engineers and suppliers.

You will drive APQP reviews, manage cross-functional teams, and oversee final PPAP sign-offs while collaborating with Engineering, Industrialization, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to secure product and process quality.