APQP Quality Engineer

RESRG Automotive; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Cullman, Alabama, is seeking an APQP Quality Engineer to ensure top quality throughout the product lifecycle by integrating APQP methodologies with local quality practices and supplier oversight.

You will lead APQP activities, develop control plans, manage PPAP, audit compliance to IATF 16949, train staff, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience conducting audits and applying structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, Five Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities to ensure timely execution of quality milestones within the gate process.
• Develop and maintain Safe Launch Plans, Control Plans, and gage WI / R&R ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to identify and mitigate quality risks during product development.
• Evaluate customer specifications to ensure RESRG capability to meet and maintain. Elevate any risks that are identified.
• Lead appearance approval process and establish internal / external boundary samples.
• Compile and submit all PPAP documentation (customer and intercompany).
• Monitor and analyze local quality performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct regular quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures (LPAs, IATF internal audits, Customer Specific Requirements, etc.)
• Act as the primary contact for local quality issues, providing timely support and resolution.
• Foster effective communication between external customers, launch teams and local operations to ensure alignment of quality objectives.
• Facilitate training sessions for local staff on quality practices and APQP methodologies.
• Proactively seek and share best practices related to quality performance.
• Build strong customer relationships (face to SQE/STA).
• Maintain accurate records of quality activities, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports, control plans, and corrective action plans.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to management and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, risk and improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in APQP and local quality practices.
• Utilize quality tools such as Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Statistical Process Control to drive improvements.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

Control Plans

IATF 16949

Auditing

8D

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Job

The APQP Quality Engineer (QE) will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards throughout the product lifecycle by integrating Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies with local quality practices and supplier quality oversight. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement processes.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as an APQP Quality Engineer in Cullman, Alabama!

What You Will Do in Your Role

• Lead APQP activities to ensure timely execution of quality milestones within the gate process.
• Develop and maintain Safe Launch Plans, Control Plans, and gage WI / R&R ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to identify and mitigate quality risks during product development.
• Evaluate customer specifications to ensure RESRG capability to meet and maintain. Elevate any risks that are identified.
• Lead appearance approval process and establish internal / external boundary samples.
• Compile and submit all PPAP documentation (customer and intercompany).
• Monitor and analyze local quality performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct regular quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures (LPAs, IATF internal audits, Customer Specific Requirements, etc.)
• Act as the primary contact for local quality issues, providing timely support and resolution.
• Foster effective communication between external customers, launch teams and local operations to ensure alignment of quality objectives.
• Facilitate training sessions for local staff on quality practices and APQP methodologies.
• Proactively seek and share best practices related to quality performance.
• Build strong customer relationships (face to SQE/STA).
• Maintain accurate records of quality activities, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports, control plans, and corrective action plans.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to management and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, risk and improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in APQP and local quality practices.
• Utilize quality tools such as Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Statistical Process Control to drive improvements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience conducting audits and applying structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, Five Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality reporting systems.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes -

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.