Automotive APQP Quality Engineer - FMEA & Validation

Brembo; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brembo in Plymouth, Michigan, is seeking an experienced APQP Engineer to lead the development and launch of automotive products. You will collaborate with design, engineering, manufacturing, program management and quality teams to implement APQP processes and ensure milestones are met.

You will perform FMEA, control plans, validation activities, and risk assessments, and you will travel domestically and abroad to engage manufacturing sites and customers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical/electronic/industrial).
• 3+ years in APQP or related automotive field.
• In-depth knowledge of APQP tools: FMEA, control plans, validation methods.
• Strong project management: timelines, risk, stakeholder updates.
• Data analysis skills; experience with Minitab.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 and VDA.
• Excellent communication in cross-functional teams.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional team to develop and implement APQP for new product development and launches.
• Develop and maintain project timelines; identify and mitigate risks; communicate status to stakeholders.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and FMEA to identify issues early.
• Define test plans for product and components validation with Product Development and customers.
• Monitor progress of samples and resolve criticalities.
• Coordinate product validation programs and test planning with labs.
• Coordinate with suppliers to align APQP processes with internal requirements.
• Provide first samples for customer and ensure approval with reports.
• Collect evidence of quality activities in product validation reports.
• Interface with customers on quality, managing nonconformities in pre-series/series.

Skills

APQP processes

FMEA

Control plans

Validation methods

Minitab

Data analysis

IATF 16949

VDA

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Brembo in Plymouth, Michigan, is seeking an experienced APQP Engineer to lead the development and launch of automotive products. You will collaborate with design, engineering, manufacturing, program management and quality teams to implement APQP processes and ensure milestones are met.

You will perform FMEA, control plans, validation activities, and risk assessments, and you will travel domestically and abroad to engage manufacturing sites and customers as needed.