Apqp Engineer

Northwest Die Casting, LLC; Saltillo; Presencial; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking an APQP Engineer to ensure product quality throughout the development process. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement quality plans, conduct risk assessments, and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and experience in quality engineering within the automotive sector. Join a leading manufacturer in the commercial vehicle industry and contribute to innovative projects that make a difference in product quality and customer satisfaction.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 3+ years experience in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, or Quality Engineering.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement APQP activities in line with industry standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet quality standards.

Conocimientos

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Statistical Analysis

Leadership Skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Minitab

AutoCAD

SAP-QM

MS Word

Excel

Access

Descripción del empleo

Job description

To apply for this APQP Engineer opportunity, please click "Easy Apply" (Be sure to attach a full PDF or Word resume) or email your resume to our team at [e-mail] with "APQP Engineer" in the subject line.

*Please note that the location for this job is in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

Company Overview

Northwest Die Casting is a leading manufacturer of components for the commercial vehicle industry. Manufacturing processes include aluminum and zinc diecasting, CNC machining, and assembly.

Position Details

The APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that product development processes meet quality standards and customer requirements. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality plans throughout the product lifecycle, from design to production.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities in line with AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) or customer-specific requirements.
2. Ensure compliance with industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
3. Facilitate PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions.
4. Conduct PFMEA (Process FMEA).
5. Identify and mitigate potential quality risks during product development.
6. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality compliance.
7. Address customer quality requirements and resolve issues.
8. Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CAPA).
9. Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
10. Conduct gauge R&R studies.

Additional Duties

1. Support DOE.
2. Lead internal customer quality reviews and ensure compliance with OEM.
3. Ensure compliance with IMDS and RoHS/REACH Regulations.
4. Oversee NPI and R@R validations.
5. Drive lessons learned integration into future projects.
6. Track and report internal and external failure costs related to APQP activities.
7. Participate in Pre-Launch Quality Readiness Reviews.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Quality, or related field).
2. Able to speak and understand English.
3. Understanding of manufacturing quality standards (ISO/QS).
4. Documentation – print interpretation, GDT, graphing.
5. Knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques and materials testing standards, techniques, and methods.
6. SPC – data collection, statistical analysis, and conclusion.
7. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
8. PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, Access, and Email.
9. Leadership and training skills.

Essential Experience

1. +3 years in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, or Quality Engineering (automotive preferred).
2. Proficient in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC.
3. Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949.
4. Experience with quality tools (Minitab, AutoCAD, SAP-QM).