APQP Quality Engineer - Automotive Supplier Excellence

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

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.