Quality Leader Engineer

Confidential Careers; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Automotive Quality Engineer to support OEM quality for Ford and Stellantis. You will lead PPAP/APQP activities, manage audits under IATF 16949, and drive continuous improvement across stamping, assembly, and processes.

Strong problem-solving and cross-functional leadership are essential to deliver customer-ready quality documentation via OEM portals. Advanced English is mandatory, and a Bachelor's in Industrial, Mechatronics, or Automotive

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in automotive quality.
• Proven experience working with Ford and/or Stellantis.
• Strong knowledge of Core Tools, PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949, and CQI.
• Advanced English required.

Responsabilidades

• OEM Quality Management — Direct support for Ford and Stellantis, including KPI tracking, customer documentation, quality alerts, deviation management, and product releases.
• PPAP & APQP Leadership — Preparation, review, and approval of PPAP packages according to Ford and Stellantis requirements, revalidations, Run@Rate, and project closure.
• Audits & Quality Systems — Execution of internal audits under IATF 16949, CQI (Welding, Coating, Heat Treat, Plating), and customer-specific standards for Ford and Stellantis.
• Failure Analysis & 8D — Root cause analysis, containment, corrective and preventive actions, customer communication, and closure of quality issues through Ford and Stellantis portals.
• Production Process Management — Stamping, assembly, dimensional verification, SPC, scrap control, PFMEA updates, control plan management, and continuous improvement aligned with OEM expectations.
• Customer Portal Interaction — Use of Ford eDDL, ePPAP, QLS, and Stellantis Supply Quality portals for documentation, releases, incident management, and follow-up.

Conocimientos

Core Tools

PPAP

APQP

IATF 16949

CQI

Audits

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Herramientas

Ford eDDL portal

Ford ePPAP portal

QLS portal

Stellantis Supply Quality portal

Descripción del empleo

The ideal candidate is proficient in Core Tools, PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949, internal audits, and problem‑solving methodologies, with hands‑on experience using Ford and Stellantis customer portals, documentation processes, and specific requirements such as CQI, CSR, and customer‑specific quality deliverables.

Main Responsibilities

• OEM Quality Management — Direct support for Ford and Stellantis, including KPI tracking, customer documentation, quality alerts, deviation management, and product releases.
• PPAP & APQP Leadership — Preparation, review, and approval of PPAP packages according to Ford and Stellantis requirements, revalidations, Run@Rate, and project closure.
• Audits & Quality Systems — Execution of internal audits under IATF 16949, CQI (Welding, Coating, Heat Treat, Plating), and customer‑specific standards for Ford and Stellantis.
• Failure Analysis & 8D — Root cause analysis, containment, corrective and preventive actions, customer communication, and closure of quality issues through Ford and Stellantis portals.
• Production Process Management — Stamping, assembly, dimensional verification, SPC, scrap control, PFMEA updates, control plan management, and continuous improvement aligned with OEM expectations.
• Customer Portal Interaction — Use of Ford eDDL, ePPAP, QLS, and Stellantis Supply Quality portals for documentation, releases, incident management, and follow‑up.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in automotive quality.
• Proven experience working with Ford and/or Stellantis.
• Strong knowledge of Core Tools, PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949, and CQI.
• Advanced English (mandatory).
• Experience with metal‑mechanic and assembly processes.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage quality projects.