AQP Engineer

Hussmann; Oaxaca de Juárez; On-site; MXN 1,426,533 - 1,783,167; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Mexico is seeking a Quality Engineer with significant experience in quality planning, particularly within the automotive sector. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Industrial Engineering, alongside proficiency in APQP, D/PFMEA, and relevant project management methodologies. The role involves engagement with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality during development and manufacturing processes, supporting multiple facilities under the company's umbrella.

Qualifications

• 10 years of total experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong background in APQP, Project Management, D/PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Preferred experience in OEM and Tier 1 Supplier environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning activities within NPI/COD/VAVE/Sourcing processes.
• Engage with project teams to ensure on-time delivery of product quality plans.
• Identify possible design deficiencies at early stages.
• Support the Manufacturing Assessment Build (MAB) for plant readiness.
• Assist in supporting Hussmann quality initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Quality Engineering

Industrial Engineering

APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)

Project Management

Root Cause Problem Solving

Computer technical fluency

SQL programming

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Resumen

Lead quality planning activities within Hussmann’s NPI/COD/VAVE/Sourcing processes and the project team to insure effective quality planning is taking place during product development, sourcing, Manufacturing Assessment builds (MAB) and launch.

Responsabilidades

Principal Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead AIAG AQP activities in NPI process and in other product changes. Represent the Operations team in ongoing project review meetings. During those meetings, this role will be responsible for confirming completion of Operations related deliverables or raising objections to and escalating issues that would interfere with quality or manufacturing performance.
• Engage with project teams to ensure on time delivery of product quality plans to address NUDs, CTQs, and Check fixture risks resulting from product changes and launches. Facilitate design reviews with the operations teams to identify and address manufacturing and quality deficiencies relative to the product design, or the manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Serve as Hussmann’s SME on APQP and PPAP methodologies, including training cross functional teams at all sites and adjusting APQP methodology to establish quality planning standards that align with NPI methodologies and standards.
• Identify possible design deficiencies at early stages and bridge gaps between the design and manufacturing and sourcing. Work with the Operations teams in reviewing engineering specifications and test criteria to assure the manufacturing and testing process can meet the specification requirements.
• Assist with the Manufacturing Assessment Build (MAB) to assure readiness of the plant and assigned plant teams. Assist during the MAB to identify issues and assign a risk score for prioritization of corrective actions. Work with the FQS teams to assist with monitoring of new product launches using Early Launch Containment practices.
• Support Hussmann Quality Management System Administration, use Microsoft SharePoint and Power BI to support various metric tracking activities. Familiarity with SQL programing a plus.
• Assist in supporting other Hussmann quality initiatives and improvements as required using the Hussmann Behaviors for Success to deliver on the Hussmann Promise to continuously provide the most customer-focused solutions in the food retailing industry.

Scope & Dimensions

This position will support the entire Hussmann business…all 4 Hussmann assembly plants, CIG and CRD, PAPRSA, and corporate quality Project Management activities. This position will support Panasonic/Hussmann NA synergy initiatives where applicable

Requirements

Professional Experience

• 10 years of total experience in:
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Quality Engineering.
  • Industrial Engineering.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong background in:
  • APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
  • Project Management.
  • D/PFMEA (Design/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
  • Control Plans.
  • Other standard AIAG product launch guidelines.
• Preferred experience in environments:
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
  • Tier 1 Supplier.

Required Experience

• Manufacturing Quality Assurance.
• Quality Engineering.
• Root Cause Problem Solving.

Technical Competencies

• Computer technical fluency.
• Desired experience in:
  • SQL programming.
  • Configuration of Electronic Business Management Systems.