Advance Quality Engineer

Aptiv; Matamoros; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, seeks an Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) to lead quality planning for automotive electronics from development to launch.

You will drive APQP, PPAP, PFMEA/DFMEA, MSA and control plans, collaborating across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to meet IATF16949 and CSR requirements. Travel is required for launches and supplier support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Advanced Quality Engineering, Product Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or the Automotive Industry.
• Experience supporting new product launches, APQP activities, and automotive program development.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality systems, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, CSR, and Automotive Core Tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as SMT, PCB assembly, electronic module manufacturing, injection molding, connector assembly, wire harness manufacturing, or automated assembly systems.
• Proven problem-solving experience using 8D, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and Fishbone/Ishikawa methodologies.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, including process capability evaluation (Cp, Cpk, Ppk) and experience with Minitab or equivalent software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support launches, customers, suppliers, and manufacturing operations.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, IATF 16949 Internal Auditor, or VDA 6.3 certifications are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities and ensure program quality deliverables.
• Drive quality planning throughout product and process development, including review and approval of PFMEAs, Control Plans, and related documentation.
• Identify product and manufacturing risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to prevent quality issues.
• Coordinate and manage PPAP submissions, ensuring compliance with customer-specific requirements and production readiness.
• Monitor launch quality performance and lead containment, corrective action, and issue resolution activities during product launches.
• Analyze quality trends, launch metrics, and process performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence efforts aimed at reducing defects, warranty risks, and customer concerns.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, Program Management, and Supplier Quality teams to ensure alignment between product design, manufacturing capability, and customer expectations.
• Provide regular program quality updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive preventive quality practices to improve product robustness and manufacturing process capability.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

DFMEA

MSA

SPC

Control Plans

Process Flows

8D

Root Cause

5 Why

Fishbone

Minitab

Excel

PowerPoint

English

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electronics/Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics)

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE),
Why join Aptiv? You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

As an Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE), you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful launch of automotive electronic products by driving quality planning activities throughout the product development lifecycle. You will serve as the quality lead during new program development, identifying and mitigating risks, validating products and processes, and ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and automotive industry requirements. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams, you will help build robust quality systems that support flawless product launches and operational excellence.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and ensure all program quality deliverables are completed according to customer and internal milestones.
• Drive quality planning throughout product and process development, including review and approval of Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and related documentation.
• Identify product and manufacturing risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to prevent quality issues.
• Coordinate and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, ensuring compliance with customer‑specific requirements and production readiness.
• Monitor launch quality performance and lead containment, corrective action, and issue resolution activities during product launches.
• Analyze quality trends, launch metrics, and process performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence efforts aimed at reducing defects, warranty risks, and customer concerns.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, Program Management, and Supplier Quality teams to ensure alignment between product design, manufacturing capability, and customer expectations.
• Provide regular program quality updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive preventive quality practices to improve product robustness and manufacturing process capability.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Advanced Quality Engineering, Product Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or the Automotive Industry.
• Experience supporting new product launches, APQP activities, and automotive program development.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality systems, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Customer‑Specific Requirements (CSR), and Automotive Core Tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as SMT, PCB assembly, electronic module manufacturing, injection molding, connector assembly, wire harness manufacturing, or automated assembly systems.
• Proven problem‑solving experience using 8D, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and Fishbone/Ishikawa methodologies.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, including process capability evaluation (Cp, Cpk, Ppk) and experience with Minitab or equivalent software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support launches, customers, suppliers, and manufacturing operations.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, IATF 16949 Internal Auditor, or VDA 6.3 certifications are considered a plus.
• Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.