APQP & Launch Lead — Advanced Quality Engineer

US-Farathan

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality planning and launch activities for Ford programs at our Auburn Hills Tech Center. The role drives APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and related quality deliverables with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customer representatives.

You will own ECN management, PPAP submissions, and documentation control throughout pre-production to production, ensuring on-time launch readiness and compliant PSW approvals.

Qualifications

2–3+ years of quality experience in the automotive sector.
Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, capability studies, and Gauge R&R.

Responsibilities

Lead APQP activities for new product launches and pre-production.
Drive quality deliverables across the program lifecycle per customer and internal requirements.
Manage ECNs during launch and pre-production phases.
Coordinate and submit PPAP packages including changes and approvals.
Ensure documentation is submitted accurately through customer portals and tracking systems.
Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and CPs.
Lead Ford supplier quality requirements and APQP processes, coaching teammates.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

Capability Studies

Gauge R&R

Tools

IMDS

Job description

You will own ECN management, PPAP submissions, and documentation control throughout pre-production to production, ensuring on-time launch readiness and compliant PSW approvals.

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