APQP Quality Engineer

NPAworldwide; Toccoa (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Medical benefits

Global automotive manufacturer

Exciting new vehicle programs

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a skilled APQP Quality Engineer to lead Advanced Product Quality Planning activities for new product launches in the North American automotive supply chain. You will coordinate APQP deliverables, PPAP submissions, and process validation from design through production.

The role requires 3+ years in APQP/automotive quality, strong knowledge of IATF 16949 core tools, and excellent project management skills. Hybrid work model may apply depending on program needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of APQP and automotive quality experience.
• Experience supporting automotive product launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, GD&T.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and Core Tools.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple launch programs simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities from program kickoff through successful production launch.
• Coordinate development and completion of APQP documentation including: Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Instructions.
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation to customers.
• Coordinate product and process validation activities.
• Support manufacturing during equipment installation, process development, and launch activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Production, and Suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Conduct root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Maintain quality documentation in accordance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

GD&T

IATF 16949

Core Tools

Automotive OEMs & Tier 1

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a global automotive supplier expanding its North American operations and launching new business with leading global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

The APQP Quality Engineer will lead Advanced Product Quality Planning activities for new product launches while supporting manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers throughout the product development lifecycle.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring successful launches by coordinating APQP deliverables, PPAP submissions, process validation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities from program kickoff through successful production launch.
• Coordinate development and completion of APQP documentation including:
• Process Flow Diagrams
• PFMEAs
• Control Plans
• Process Instructions
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation to customers.
• Coordinate product and process validation activities.
• Support manufacturing during equipment installation, process development, and launch activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Production, and Suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Conduct root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Monitor launch timing and quality milestones to ensure customer requirements are achieved.
• Support customer and supplier quality meetings.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, scrap reduction, and process capability.
• Maintain quality documentation in accordance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of APQP and automotive quality experience.
• Experience supporting automotive product launches.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, GD&T
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and Core Tools.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple launch programs simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• 4 weeks PTO, generous paid holidays
• Medical benefits with low employee contribution cost
• Stable global automotive manufacturer with continued North American growth
• Opportunity to support exciting new vehicle programs
• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment

Salary Information

Salary Type: Annual Salary

Salary Min: $ 80000

Salary Max: $ 100000

Currency Type: USD