Global APQP & Quality Engineer (Automotive)

Tsubaki Nakashima Co., Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsubaki Nakashima Co., Ltd leads precision manufacturing, offering components for automotive, industrial and aerospace sectors. This role supports the Global Quality Organization to ensure products meet customer requirements and industry standards.

The successful candidate will drive APQP activities, lead root-cause analysis, and collaborate with suppliers to uphold ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance across global operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive quality teams.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP five phases deployment.
• Facilitate PFMEA risk management.
• Coordinate PPAP submissions for OEMs.
• Develop control plans and process flow diagrams.
• Evaluate sub-tier suppliers for APQP/PPAP.
• Implement SPC and capability studies.
• Lead 8D/5-Why/Ishikawa root-cause analyses.

Skills

Ball making

Automotive QMS

Quality tools

Root-cause analysis

Data-driven

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Six Sigma

Lean

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SPC

MSA

Job description

Tsubaki Nakashima Co., Ltd leads precision manufacturing, offering components for automotive, industrial and aerospace sectors. This role supports the Global Quality Organization to ensure products meet customer requirements and industry standards.

The successful candidate will drive APQP activities, lead root-cause analysis, and collaborate with suppliers to uphold ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance across global operations.