Automotive SQE: APQP/PPAP Lead for Launches

ALTEN; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicover medical care

Group life insurance

Referral Program

Job summary

ALTEN Polska in Kraków seeks an experienced supplier quality professional to drive APQP/PPAP processes with suppliers and ensure flawless launches. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to maintain quality and timely delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive quality, strong supplier management skills, and excellent English. ALTEN Polska offers a full-time contract, Medicover benefits, and opportunities to relocate within branches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive industry within Quality, Purchasing, Program Management, Operations, or a similar function.
• Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, supplier management, and manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of automotive quality standards and OEM requirements.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier industrialization and APQP/PPAP activities to ensure on-time supplier readiness and successful product launches.
• Assess supplier manufacturing feasibility, technical capabilities, and production readiness during sourcing and supplier selection.
• Coordinate suppliers throughout the APQP process, ensuring timely completion of key deliverables, including PFMEA, Control Plans, validation plans, and process documentation.
• Drive PPAP approval activities and develop risk mitigation plans to address quality, capacity, and timing concerns.
• Lead supplier audits, Run@Rate assessments, and capacity validation activities to verify production capability and compliance with customer requirements.
• Coordinate product and process quality validation, including first article inspections, build trials, packaging validation, and launch readiness reviews.
• Manage supplier quality issues during ramp-up and SOP phases, ensuring effective corrective actions and rapid issue resolution.
• Ensure robust change management between suppliers, project teams, and manufacturing plants.
• Support continuous supplier development through performance monitoring, lessons learned, and improvement initiatives after SOP.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, SQE, and Manufacturing teams to achieve quality, delivery, and program objectives.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Supplier management

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Quality/Supply Chain/Manufacturing or related field

Job description

ALTEN Polska in Kraków seeks an experienced supplier quality professional to drive APQP/PPAP processes with suppliers and ensure flawless launches. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to maintain quality and timely delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in automotive quality, strong supplier management skills, and excellent English. ALTEN Polska offers a full-time contract, Medicover benefits, and opportunities to relocate within branches.