AQ ENGINEER I

TE Connectivity; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Bengaluru is seeking an AQ Engineer I to support Advanced Quality Engineering activities for automotive NPD projects. You will ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, and AIAG/VDA requirements while driving continuous improvement and PPAP approvals.

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to monitor quality deliverables, track KPIs, and contribute to digital reporting solutions in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Automotive Quality or Quality Engineering.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, AIAG/VDA requirements and Quality Core Tools (FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA).
• Understanding of IATF 16949 is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation and trend identification.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and accountability.
• Proficient in MS Office; exposure to Power BI or reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project tasks, milestones, and deliverables using the PPMP system.
• Ensure adherence to internal development processes and quality standards.
• Support APQP activities per AIAG/VDA methodologies.
• Review quality deliverables through the NPD process to PPAP approval.
• Track project health, quality performance, risks, and corrective actions.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics for management.
• Facilitate follow-ups on open actions and quality concerns.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.
• Contribute to process improvements and digital reporting initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description

Job Overview

The AQ Engineer I supports Advanced Quality Engineering activities for automotive new product development (NPD) projects. This role ensures compliance with internal quality processes, APQP requirements, and customer quality standards throughout the product development lifecycle. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to monitor project progress, track quality deliverables, identify risks, and support successful PPAP approvals while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Monitor project tasks, milestones, and deliverables through the Product Portfolio Management (PPM) system.
• Ensure project teams adhere to internal development processes, quality requirements, and project execution standards.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)activities in accordance with AIAG and VDA methodologies.
• Review and track quality-related deliverables throughout the New Product Development (NPD) process until PPAP approval.
• Monitor project health, quality performance, risks, issues, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain project status reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics for management review.
• Facilitate follow-up of open actions and support timely resolution of project and quality concerns.
• Support internal project reviews, risk assessments, and quality gate reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and project management teams to achieve project objectives.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the development of digital reporting and analytics solutions.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor''s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in Automotive Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.
• Working knowledge ofAPQP, PPAP, AIAG/VDArequirements, andQuality Core Tools (FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA).
• Understanding of automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949, is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, track metrics, and identify trends.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; exposure to Power BI or reporting tools is an advantage.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork