Advanced Quality Launch Lead

Challenge Manufacturing; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Employee ownership

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI seeks a Lead Advanced Quality Engineer to steer launch quality activities across APQP/PPAP, conduct FMEA reviews, and guide teams through tooling and gage validation.

You will partner with Program Managers and suppliers, ensure customer requirements are met, and drive continuous improvement during early launch and handover to plant quality.

A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in automotive quality are required; Plexus experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience with APQP/PPAP processes.
• Strong knowledge of FMEA and GD&T principles.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads quality launch activities and manages APQP/PPAP documentation.
• Ensures customer requirements are met across programs and communicates with suppliers.
• Collaborates with Quality and Engineering on new programs and tooling validation.
• Leads fixture and gage reviews and associated buy-off meetings.
• Supports Safe Launch and handover to plant quality personnel.

Skills

Leadership

APQP PPAP

FMEAs

GD&T

Supplier QA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AIAG

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Walker, MI seeks a Lead Advanced Quality Engineer to steer launch quality activities across APQP/PPAP, conduct FMEA reviews, and guide teams through tooling and gage validation.

You will partner with Program Managers and suppliers, ensure customer requirements are met, and drive continuous improvement during early launch and handover to plant quality.

A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in automotive quality are required; Plexus experience preferred.